Angelo N. Estrada

Image by Johnel Dimco.

Angelo N. Estrada was born in Sorsogon City and lives in Gubat, Sorsogon. The Armiger is a former member of the ushering ministry and choir member of San Gregorio Magno Schola Canthorum at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Gubat, Sorsogon, and is the son of Liza N. Estrada and Angel M. Estrada.

Description and symbolism:

The pair of wings is canting to the Armiger’s given name “Angelo”, the Italian word for angel. The band and stripes behind the wings suggest a roadway, canting to the Armiger’s family name “Estrada”, the Spanish word for road.

The fleur de lis symbolizes St. Anthony de Padua, patron saint of the bearer and of his hometown of Gubat, Sorsogon. The fleur-de-lis is a stylized representation of the lily, which can be seen held by the Saint in several depictions, symbolizing the Saint’s purity. The brown color refers to the Saint’s brown habit of the Franciscan order, abandoning his noble life to follow and serve God in poverty.

Blazon: Shield: Or, a pale endorsed Brunâtre, overall a fleur de lis within a vol Argent.

Motto: Non ministrari sed ministrare (“Not to be served, but to serve”).

Assumed/granting authority: Assumed, November 1, 2024. Registered, Philippine Armorial, December 2, 2024.

Image and information submitted by the Armiger.

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