Last modified: 2015-10-31 by klaus-michael schneider
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![[São Pedro Fins commune]](../images/p/pt-maipf.gif)
2:3 image by Sérgio Horta, 27 Oct 2015
It is a typical Portuguese communal flag, with the coat of arms centred on a plain white field.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 27 Oct 2015
Shield Azure, issuant from base a mountain Argent, in chief two keys crossed per saltire, the bendy one Or, the sinister bendy one Argent, kept together by a broken chain Argent. Mural crown Argent with three visible towers (village rank) and white scroll with inscription in black initials "S. PEDRO FINS - MAIA".
Meaning:
Keys and chain are representing the imprisoned St. Peter, name giver and local patron saint of the commune. The mountain is representing the Mountain São Miguel - O - Arcanjo, the highest mountain in Maia municipality. On every 1st Sunday in July a pilgrimage to the mountain occurs in order to honour the Archangel St. Michael. The blue colour is symbolizing loyalty, nobility and optimism of the local people.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 27 Oct 2015
Flag and arms published in the official journal Diário da República: III Série on 2 June 2000
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 27 Oct 2015
São Pedro Fins Commune is one of the ten communes of the Maia municipality (q.v.); it had 1837 inhabitants in 2011 and covers 5.2 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 27 Oct 2015
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