Pantelis Kassotis
| Pantelis Kassotis | |
|---|---|
| GreiiN:445 | |
 Emblazoned by Pantelis Kassotis | |
| Assumed | April of 2024 |
| Country of Origin | Greece |
| Tradition | Canadian heraldry |
| Aliases | @pkassotis |
| Kassotis Family Website | |
- Escutcheon
- Azure, three maple leaves Argent.
- Crest
- A mountain proper, issuant from the top a sun Or with three stars Argent at the points of the rays.
- Mantling
- Azure, doubled Argent.
- Motto
- "A Mari Usque Ad Mare " - 'From Sea to Sea'
- Supporters
- A dolphin hauriant Azure in dexter and sinister.
- Compartment
- Waves.
Symbolism
The tinctures azure and argent represent Greece and the paternal line of Pantelis Kassotis, while the three maple leaves argent represent his maternal line and the fact that he’s a third generation Canadian citizen. The two crescents or represent the fact that he's a second son. The mountain-like geometry of the lower escutcheon represents the struggles of life and the star or represents hope. The crest and compartment represent the mountains and lakes of Canada while the supporters represent Greece and the Aegean sea. The crest contains a dual meaning. Aside from the mountains of Canada it also represents the struggles of life and the dawning sun behind it represents hope. A beacon of light that shines away the darkness of night. It symbolizes the struggles that brought his family to Canada and the hope that came with their journey. The motto "A Mari Usque Ad Mare " means "From Sea to Sea".
Badge
| Badge of Pantelis Kassotis | |
|---|---|
 Emblazoned by Pantelis Kassotis |
Blazon: A mountain proper, issuant from the top a sun Or with three maple leaves Argent on the rays and three stars Argent at the points of the rays.
