Square cloth with purple background and gold embroidery. Greek cross in center, and yellow border with floral pattern. On the purple background, there are embroidered flower designs and crosses surrounded by flower shapes.

The Greek Orthodox Church is governed by a council of Bishops, called the Holy Synod. They are known for their tradition of iconography, and their use of the Divine Liturgy on Sundays.

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