Flag of the Greek Orthodox Church - Meteora, Greece - Flags of Organizations on Waymarking.com

This yellow with a black crowned double-headed eagle flag is used by the Orthodox Church in Greece, and the standard of the self-governed monastic state of Mount Athos. The heads of the eagle represent the dual sovereignity of the Byzantine Emperor, with the left head representing Rome (the West) and the right head representing Constantinople (the East). The claws of the eagle hold a sword on the left and an orb on the right.

Varlaam Monastery in the Meteora is named for the monk who first built a tiny chapel on this rocky promontory in the 14th century. It has an elegant church with 16th-century frescoes by a well-known iconographer and other notable buildings.

Opening Hours:
Summer 9.00 am to 4.00 p.m. Closed on Thursdays
Winter 9.00 am to 3.00 p.m. Closed on Thursdays and Fridays

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Name of Organization: Greek Orthodox Church Type of Organization: Religious Organizatin Type of Mounting: Free Standing Flagpole Location: Varlaam Monastery Relevant Web Site (Optional): [Web Link]

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