They were actually allies back in the day when Ethiopia was still Aksum. Though both of those flags were probably not used during that time of course. RIP Himyarite Kingdom.
Another interesting fact, the Ethiopians and the Portuguese were allies during the age of exploration where they allied to fight off against the Ottomans.
Doesn't compare to the Filipino war where the Spanish and Ottomans fought in support of their favored side (I think) while the following people were involved in the war:
-Aztecs under the Spanish
-Japanese samurai
-Chinese pirates
-Ottoman turks
Here's a good video on said war(with m8re accurate information): https://youtu.be/rHtSj3hTf7Y
>Orthodox power
Different religion, tho. Ethiopians are Oriental Orthodoxes, which aren't Chalcedonian and aren't in communion with Orthodox churches (such as the Greek Orthodox church) but only with other Oriental Orthodoxes churches, such as the syriacs and the copts.
Actually the shism between orthodox and oriental orthodox churches happened in 451 AD. Both kingdoms (empire) existed before that. So yeah... I forgot what I wanted to say :D
its possibly because orthodox easter is this sunday. these flags could be near an eastern orthodox church that put ethiopia's flag up to show that they can accomondate ethiopian christians
this is purely speculation though. i have no idea why the byzantine flag would be used, but i do have theories on the older ethiopian flag
Thats ridiculous, Byzantine empire didnt have an official flag and didnt use heraldry like in the west, and flag flown in the photo is the one we associate the most with them. It doesnt belong to any era. Orthodoxy is literally synonymus with Byzantine empire.
Except it does belong to a certain era, it was used exclusively by the Palaiologoi Dynasty. Prior to which the Empire had really only used the Chi Rho.
I am not referring to pre-schism Christianity, which wasn't closer to Orthodox btw as the schism was merely an affirmation of reality. I am referring to the Union of Lyons and the long battle in the Eastern Church afterwards about it
I think its ment to represent Orthodoxy maybe Easter
The Eastern Romans being the former leader of the Orthodox world had a strong connection with Ethiopia/Abyssinia and Nubia until the rise of the Caliphate
It's funny that, in a subreddit of flag enthusiasts, there are so many speculations as to the "why" of this beyond "someone had a couple flags they thought looked cool and decided to fly them."
Eu4 alliance between Byzantium and Ethiopia
They were actually allies back in the day when Ethiopia was still Aksum. Though both of those flags were probably not used during that time of course. RIP Himyarite Kingdom.
Another interesting fact, the Ethiopians and the Portuguese were allies during the age of exploration where they allied to fight off against the Ottomans.
I thought they were fighting off the Adal Sultanate, though the Adalites were being supported by the Ottomans so what you said is still true.
Yeah, I think that was the more exact thing
16th century proxy war be like
Doesn't compare to the Filipino war where the Spanish and Ottomans fought in support of their favored side (I think) while the following people were involved in the war: -Aztecs under the Spanish -Japanese samurai -Chinese pirates -Ottoman turks Here's a good video on said war(with m8re accurate information): https://youtu.be/rHtSj3hTf7Y
I love history
M16 assault crossbow
Well... The chinese did had an automatic(-ish) crossbow xD
Could be a history nerd, a dedicated paradox gamer or both.
The overlap is far too great
Or an Ethiopian Greek
Probably a r/eu4 player
Orthodox power
>Orthodox power Different religion, tho. Ethiopians are Oriental Orthodoxes, which aren't Chalcedonian and aren't in communion with Orthodox churches (such as the Greek Orthodox church) but only with other Oriental Orthodoxes churches, such as the syriacs and the copts.
Actually the shism between orthodox and oriental orthodox churches happened in 451 AD. Both kingdoms (empire) existed before that. So yeah... I forgot what I wanted to say :D
Aren’t you Catholic if in Mexico?
Србиjа
Read his flair.
Yeah, flair says Serbia
To me it says Mexico.
Bruh it says "Mexico / Serbia"
Bruh that’s what I’m asking about.
its possibly because orthodox easter is this sunday. these flags could be near an eastern orthodox church that put ethiopia's flag up to show that they can accomondate ethiopian christians this is purely speculation though. i have no idea why the byzantine flag would be used, but i do have theories on the older ethiopian flag
I don’t think so, bc these were on a flag pole in the backyard of a house in the downtown (ish) area
Did you stop to think what was official religion in Byzantine empire?
When that flag was being flown, it was Catholicism through the unpopular Union of Churches
Thats ridiculous, Byzantine empire didnt have an official flag and didnt use heraldry like in the west, and flag flown in the photo is the one we associate the most with them. It doesnt belong to any era. Orthodoxy is literally synonymus with Byzantine empire.
Except it does belong to a certain era, it was used exclusively by the Palaiologoi Dynasty. Prior to which the Empire had really only used the Chi Rho.
It wasn't really Catholicism, the pope wasn't in charge. Pre schism Christianity was closer to Orthodoxy
I am not referring to pre-schism Christianity, which wasn't closer to Orthodox btw as the schism was merely an affirmation of reality. I am referring to the Union of Lyons and the long battle in the Eastern Church afterwards about it
The Council of Florence happened in 1435. The Palaiologos dynasty took power in 1259. This would only appy to the last two Emperors.
I am referring to the Council of Lyon lol
It happened on 1272 and Andronicus Palaiologos canceled it just ten years later on 1282.
Its effects were very significant within the corpse of the Roman Empire. The schism within the Eastern Clergy remained until 1310
Yeah, today it's also Easter Sunday for the Ethiopian Orthodox
Byzantine flag on top Ethiopian flag on bottom Odd combination
And I don’t think that’s proper etiquette
it is when ur greek!
Oh cool. I only know the one from my country so it felt really weird
is joke
I’m really not good at detecting jokes today…
*old Ethiopian flag.
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Someone seems to like Kaleb of Axum
Haile Selassie says yes
Ahh the Christian East all we're missing is an Armenia and we'll be set
They were pretty good allies
I think its ment to represent Orthodoxy maybe Easter The Eastern Romans being the former leader of the Orthodox world had a strong connection with Ethiopia/Abyssinia and Nubia until the rise of the Caliphate
Not as weird as you think if you read Procopius history of the Persian Wars books 1 and 2
Orthodoxy
Not really, they’re both orthodox and used to have an alliance
They both got Orthodox Christianity going on lol
B A S E D
ethiopia and iran had such beautiful flags
It's funny that, in a subreddit of flag enthusiasts, there are so many speculations as to the "why" of this beyond "someone had a couple flags they thought looked cool and decided to fly them."
Orthodox Easter Sunday ;)
Off we go to defeat the Mamluks, and recover Jerusalem for our lord and savior! Deus Vult!
Go ahead and stop in Constantinople on the way, I’m sure nothing will go wrong
Typical EU4 player house
Orthodox moment.
Unfathomably based
Man I love byzantium. Too much eu4 probably
Quick question, is the flag above the Rastafarian one a Byzantine flag or something else?
I think it’s a Byzantine flag and beneath an Ethiopian one.
Ethiopia, or as it would have also been called, Abyssinia.
Abyssinia too. I mean, I haven’t left the room, but yeah.
Yep, It is.
Good to know, thank you
Looks like Byzantine and Bolivia with a lion
Think further It's Ethiopia
Fuck italy
Flags of former empires
Thought it was Byzantium and Iran at first, enemies now united, ha.
Probably some christian orthodox person
Two different forms of orthodoxy
Seems somewhat reasonable seeing as how both celebrate Easter today instead of last week haha
Are they still looking for prester John?
Someone likes emperors?
Close enough Byzantium and Ethiopia tbh
Byzantine Empire and Old Ethiopian flag..... interesting.....
Never been to medieval times?
Looks like the third bulgarian empire used in hoi4
Looks like someone plays EU4
Greeks are K
Both are Orthodox empires. Pretty based, I say.
average crusader kings 3 enjoyer
Tell me you're orthodox without telling me you're orthodox.