For probably the first time ever the Red Ensign, flag of the Merchant Navy, will fly atop Stoke by Nayland church tower today (3rd September). //-->, Relationship Counselling & Advice articles, A selection from around 30 useful Some other national communities living in Richmond have donated their own national flags to be flown on their national days. Introduction The purpose of this post is to consider the issue of the flying of the LGBTI+ rainbow flag by Church of England churches, an issue which has been raised recently by the flying of this flag by Ely Cathedral in order to mark Ely Pride. ‘Fly the Flag’ Days at St. Peter’s . The prime flag would be the most appropriate flag to fly. This is important as they can be left up for weeks at a time between the dates when proper flags are flown. /* Testmpu1 */ Feb 15 th Canada Flag Day 1965. DATE. We have to fly the cross of St George, the English flag, because we are, of course, the Church of England. Flying the Flag. Aug 25, 2018 by Andrew Symes. Flag Flying Dates.