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The arms were officially granted in 1952.

The lower part has the “cross flory counterchanged”, the arms of the Order of Preachers (Dominicans). ~~The shape of the cross – “flory” – has~~

The lower part has the “cross flory counterchanged”, the arms of the Order of Preachers (Dominicans). Every Dominican-established school includes this black and white cross into their school arms. Likewise, Veritas, the Latin for Truth, is the motto of all Dominican schools as it is a tenet of the Dominican Order that those pupils in their care must also be in pursuit of Truth in all its forms.

~~arms like a fleur-de-lys where the “sable and argent” – black~~

~~and silver/white – reflect the characteristic colours of the~~

The school was founded on land donated by the Eustace family, and the stag in chief as well as the motto are taken from their family arms. This is based on a Roman legend : <br>

~~Dominican habit; a long white tunic with a black cloak, cappa~~

In the second century, Placida was a Roman military officer. While hunting in Tivoli, he experienced a vision of Christ as a stag with a cross between its antlers. The legend has it that the stag asked the soldier “Cur me Persequeris”

~~and a scapular. The black and white contrasting colours are~~

– “Why do you persecute me?” Placida immediately interpreted this encounter as a sign from God and he and his family converted to Christianity, taking the Christian name Eustace.

~~said to represent truth over heresy in addition to the white~~

~~representing joy and the purity of Christ.[1]~~

The torches are a symbol for learning.

Every Dominican-established school includes this black and white cross into

their school ~~crest~~. Likewise, Veritas, the Latin for Truth, ~~can be seen on the~~

~~top scroll of the crest. This~~ is the motto of all Dominican schools as it is a

tenet of the Dominican Order that those pupils in their care must also be in

pursuit of Truth in all its forms. ~~[2]~~

[[Literature]] :

[[Literature]] : Background from Aoife Carew PME 2017/2018

[[Category:Institutional heraldry of Ireland]]

[[Category:Educational heraldry of Ireland]]

[[Category:Granted 1952]]

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 The arms were officially granted in 1952.
-The lower part has the “cross flory counterchanged”, the arms of the Order of Preachers (Dominicans). The shape of the cross – “flory” – has
+The lower part has the “cross flory counterchanged”, the arms of the Order of Preachers (Dominicans). Every Dominican-established school includes this black and white cross into their school arms. Likewise, Veritas, the Latin for Truth, is the motto of all Dominican schools as it is a tenet of the Dominican Order that those pupils in their care must also be in pursuit of Truth in all its forms.
-arms like a fleur-de-lys where the “sable and argent” – black
-and silver/white – reflect the characteristic colours of the
+The school was founded on land donated by the Eustace family, and the stag in chief as well as the motto are taken from their family arms. This is based on a Roman legend : <br>
-Dominican habit; a long white tunic with a black cloak, cappa
+In the second century, Placida was a Roman military officer. While hunting in Tivoli, he experienced a vision of Christ as a stag with a cross between its antlers. The legend has it that the stag asked the soldier “Cur me Persequeris”
-and a scapular. The black and white contrasting colours are
+– “Why do you persecute me?” Placida immediately interpreted this encounter as a sign from God and he and his family converted to Christianity, taking the Christian name Eustace.
-said to represent truth over heresy in addition to the white
-representing joy and the purity of Christ.[1]
+The torches are a symbol for learning.
-Every Dominican-established school includes this black and white cross into
-their school crest. Likewise, Veritas, the Latin for Truth, can be seen on the
-top scroll of the crest. This is the motto of all Dominican schools as it is a
-tenet of the Dominican Order that those pupils in their care must also be in
-pursuit of Truth in all its forms. [2]
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-[[Literature]] :
+[[Literature]] : Background from Aoife Carew PME 2017/2018
 [[Category:Institutional heraldry of Ireland]]
 [[Category:Educational heraldry of Ireland]]
 [[Category:Granted 1952]]

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