Flag of Willink

Willink

Name	Η σημαία του Χριστού (The Flag of Christ)
Use	National flag and ensign
Proportion	3:5
Adopted	16th century

The Flag of Willink consists of two horizontal stripes, one blue and one white, defaced with a representation of the Chi Rho flanked by Alpha and Omega. First appearing in the 16th century, the current flag was adopted in response to the confusion arising from the multiplicity of heraldic symbols utilized by Willinkians as naval ensigns and military standards, and was an attempt to synergize several symbols used generally by it's population.

History

The flag combines several historic elements utilized in Willinkian heraldry. These include the use of light blue as a national color, adopted from the colors favored by Fillinkis Sibyrtius in antiquity; the blue and white striping, which represents the Kingdoms of Fospontia and Maria, respectively; and the use of the chi rho as a Christological symbol signifying the centrality of religious life.

As Willink has no laws designating a national flag, the Flag of Willink is often flown in unison with, or is substituted by the Royal Standard of the House of Minopoulos, representing The Willinkian Crown. Non-defaced variants are occasionally flown by irreligious factions.