n. blessing; act of blessing; Roman Catholic, rite of blessing the people with the monstrance. benedictional, benedictionary, n. collection of benedictions. benedictive, benedictory, a.
It is said that berries were used to dye the flag. Red represents the blood shed in the past and the willingness to offer it again. White stands for right, truth, the honour of free citizens, and trustworthiness. Effective date: 27 February 1990.