Flag of Greece : Historical Evolution (Timeline)

Historical Flags of Greece: The flag of Greece has 9 horizontal stripes of blue alternating with white. There is a blue canton bearing a white cross; the cross symbolizes Eastern Orthodox Christianity, the prevailing religion of Greece. The shade of blue used in the flag of Greece has varied throughout its history, from light blue to dark blue, the latter being increasingly used since the late 1960s. The flag of Greece was officially adopted in 1822. See also: __________ Credit : "The New Order" by Aaron Kenny #HistoryGreece