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June 20, 1946
The Union County Journal
Marysville, Union County, Ohio
What is this article about?
Historical account of the first Christian flag from Emperor Constantine's divine vision and the modern international version designed by C.C. Overton, first displayed in 1897 at Coney Island.
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First Christian Flag
The first Christian flag was that of the Emperor Constantine which bore the flaming cross he had seen in the sky upon his conversion and the accompanying words he had heard, "In hoc signo vinces."
An international flag used in Christian churches everywhere today was originated by C. C. Overton, the superintendent of Brighton Chapel Sunday School, Coney Island, N. Y., and first displayed on Rally day, September 26, 1897. The background of the flag is pure white and in the upper lefthand corner there is a blue square on which is superimposed a red cross.
The first Christian flag was that of the Emperor Constantine which bore the flaming cross he had seen in the sky upon his conversion and the accompanying words he had heard, "In hoc signo vinces."
An international flag used in Christian churches everywhere today was originated by C. C. Overton, the superintendent of Brighton Chapel Sunday School, Coney Island, N. Y., and first displayed on Rally day, September 26, 1897. The background of the flag is pure white and in the upper lefthand corner there is a blue square on which is superimposed a red cross.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Providence Divine
What keywords are associated?
Christian Flag
Constantine
Vision
Overton
Rally Day
1897
What entities or persons were involved?
Emperor Constantine
C. C. Overton
Where did it happen?
Coney Island, N. Y.
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Key Persons
Emperor Constantine
C. C. Overton
Location
Coney Island, N. Y.
Event Date
September 26, 1897
Story Details
The first Christian flag was Emperor Constantine's, featuring a flaming cross from his sky vision upon conversion with the words 'In hoc signo vinces.' The modern international Christian flag, originated by C. C. Overton of Brighton Chapel Sunday School, was first displayed on Rally day, September 26, 1897, with a white background, blue square, and red cross.