Church
Flag | Date | Use | Description |
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Flag of the Anglican Communion | A dark blue background with the symbol of the Anglican Communion (a compass rose surmounted by a bishop's mitre; in the centre is a cross of St George). The Greek motto, Ἡ ἀλήθεια ἐλευθερώσει ὑμᾶς ("The truth will set you free") is a quotation from John 8:32. | ||
1999 on | Flag used by the Church of Ireland | The flag of Saint Patrick is one of two flags authorised for use on Church of Ireland buildings and grounds. The other is that of the Anglican Communion above. | |
Flag of the Church of Scotland | The flag of Scotland with the burning bush in the centre. | ||
Flag of Westminster Abbey | Tudor arms between Tudor roses, above Edward the Confessor's arms. | ||
Flag of the Church in Wales | A navy blue cross with a celtic cross in the centre. |
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