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Miguelita
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Is this even a “thing” anywhere, to own and display a vatican flag? I see many Christian churches flying the Christian flag, so i was wondering if any Catholic parishes outwardly displayed the Crest?
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AHapka
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I have seen parish’s that do fly the Vatican flag, and I think it’s really nice.
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drfye
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there’s a christian flag? a universal christian flag?
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PerfectTiming
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Apparently so: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_Flag
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philial
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I have a Vatican flag from when the Pope visit the U.K. recently. But I don’t fly it, same as the Scottish and Welsh flags I have!
As far as the ‘Christian Flag’ is concerned, it’s not something I’ve heard of before now. The Christian Standard that has more historical claim would be fromt eh time of the crusades - a red cross on a white field, which, as it happens, is now the flag of England (and certain East European countries, I believe).
" For Harry, St George, and England! " A decent catholic lad, that Shakespeare
As far as the ‘Christian Flag’ is concerned, it’s not something I’ve heard of before now. The Christian Standard that has more historical claim would be fromt eh time of the crusades - a red cross on a white field, which, as it happens, is now the flag of England (and certain East European countries, I believe).
" For Harry, St George, and England! " A decent catholic lad, that Shakespeare
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bearer
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My last parish flew the Vatican flag beneath the US flag. Looks great! Now that I’m thinking about it, I’ll offer to buy one for my current parish so we can fly the two on our pole.
If I had a flagpole at home, I’d do the same. Right now I’m looking for a sign or large pin with two flags crossed to display in my cubicle at work.
If I had a flagpole at home, I’d do the same. Right now I’m looking for a sign or large pin with two flags crossed to display in my cubicle at work.
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GEddie
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I’ve seen Vatican flags at cathedrals.
In Rome, the Vatican symbol is often embossed on the facades of the numerous churches.
As to the “Christian flag”: the Jerusalem cross is used as the flag of the country of Georgia.
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In Rome, the Vatican symbol is often embossed on the facades of the numerous churches.
As to the “Christian flag”: the Jerusalem cross is used as the flag of the country of Georgia.
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Arizona_Mike
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Zazzle, Cafe Press, and Amazon all sell them, search for “Vatican Flag”.
zazzle.com/holy_see_vatican_city_flag_button-145693646248709876
zazzle.com/crossed+vatican+flag+gifts
zazzle.com/vatican+flag+gifts
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Equites_Christi
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How incredibly bland.
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drfye
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news to me, but I would assume it would be a predominatly United States thing, although wiki does say it has some popularity in Latin american and African countries.
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livingwordunity
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The Vatican flag should not be under the country flag since the Vatican flag is symbolic of God’s Holy See. There would not be a problem with them being side by side, but if one goes on top it should be the Vatican flag since God should always come first.
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BListon
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Yes, our Church has one. The flag of Vatican City is on the left side of the Church, and the American flag is on the right side of the Church
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BettyBoop416
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The Vatican flag is the flag of another nation. The flag of another nation should not be flown on the same pole as the American flag.
In the United States, no flag should fly above the American flag. Most nations have similar rules for their flags.
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GEddie
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I am in TX, so if I were to do this, I’d set up the flags of USA, TX and SCV side by side
The SCV is not, per se, the Kingdom of God. So there is no need to raise its flag above that of one’s own nation.
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benjohnson
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We had a similar question at our church, when we noticed that the flagpoles were shorter than the steeple with the cross at the top. Symbolically, all national flags were under God’s cross.
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lizaanne
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Only if it is a Catholic flag. There is no such thing as “universal Christianity” - there is ONLY ONE true Church of Christ, and that is the Catholic Church.
This has nothing to do with Catholicism. And it really infuriates me that someone would presume to lump THE Church left to us by Jesus Christ, through His Apostles, in with organizations teaching heresy.
I don’t see why there is a need for a flag to represent our faith - isn’t the crucifix enough??
With regard to the Vatican flag, our parish does fly this flag, under the American flag, on the same poll.
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Kenny_Kamel
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The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in (Diocese of) Springfield, Illinois has a big Vatican flag on a tall flagpole right next to a big American flag right outside its front door.
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livingwordunity
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The Vatican flag is the flag of a nation, but it’s also symbolic of the Holy See. Just like the Pope is a head of state, but he’s also the Vicar of Christ. And that’s why it’s not appropriate for the flag of the Holy See to be under any nation’s flag. I don’t see a problem with the two flags being side by side. But it’s God first, and that concept is even reflected in the fact that in US Navy tradition the chaplain’s flag is the only flag that is ever authorized to fly above the American flag.
“When the flag is displayed from a staff projecting from a window, balcony, or a building, the union should be at the peak of the staff unless the flag is at half-staff. When it is displayed from the same flagpole with another flag, the flag of the United States must always be at the top except that the church pennant may be flown above the flag during church services for Navy personnel when conducted by a Naval chaplain on a ship at sea.” -Source
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Mickey_Finn
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The flags of nations are ususally flown at the same height, while on different poles. A seperate state flag, like Texas, or Michigan can be flown on the same pole. Only it has to be below the national flag. At least, thats my understanding.
Kenny, thats a nice picture.
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