Rajec (Slovakia)

Zilina okres, Zilina region

Last modified: 2009-02-28 by jarig bakker
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• Rajec new flag
• Rajec long flag (zastava)
• Rajec city flag
• Rajec Coat of Arms

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Rajec new flag

The city of Rajec (Zilina okres, Zilina region, Slovakia) apparently has a new flag, see this webpage; description here.
The simple flag (vlajka) is a swallowtailed BWBW flag - very unassuming compared with the long flag (zastava), a vertical banner with St. Ladislaus in chief over the city colors. Ladislaus (Hungarian: Laszlo) lived 1040-1095, born in Neustra, died in Nitra (I assume they're the same place, presently in Slovakia), elected king of Hungary in 1077. As usual with saints depicted this way he was a real fire-eater, venerated for his zeal, piety and moral life, canonized in 1192 by Pope Celestine III. Saint's day: June 27.
Jarig Bakker, 14 Aug 2002

Rajec long flag (zastava)

Rajec flag

Rajec is 21 km south of Zilina in northwest Slovakia. It is an ancient little town with much handicraft production.
Jarig Bakker

Rajec Coat of Arms