COLLEGE
GENERAL
Maktab Latihan Paderi,
Mariophile
Heraldic shield of arms of
major seminary,
founded at Ayuthia in 1665
in Penang since 1808.
BLAZON
Gules (red); a cross fimbriated
(with a border); surmounted in the middle chief by a crown;
in the dexter flank (right
side) a chalice ensigned with a Eucharist and a palm frond;
in the sinister flank (left
side) a closed book leathered garnished and having
on sinister side five seals;
and in sinister base the figures 1665.
MOTTO
‘AMOR, LABOR, PIETAS’
placed within a scroll of
gold below the shield.
SIGNIFICANCE
Shield:
Assistance promised by Christ
to those who follow him.
Crown:
Eternal Glory we strive for
through the Cross.
Cross:
Symbol of Love and Charity
exemplified by the Incarnation. The promises to those who take up their
cross and follow Him.
Eucharist:
The emphasis placed by Vatican
II linking the priest very much with the Eucharist.
Book:
a) The Holy Bible,
b) knowledge and Education
through the Seminary.
Palm:
Palm of Martyrdom of the College
Martyrs.
Red:
Colour of martyrs.
General
shape with Cross:
A Priest’s Vestment.
White
for Cross:
Peace through Christ.
Motto:
(Translation)
"LOVE, SERVICE, DEDICATION"
"KASIH, JASA, BAKTI"
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