Spanish flags to fly at half-mast to mark death of Christ

Catholic Herald

The Ministry of Defence confirmed the flag will be lowered at all military establishments

The Spanish flag will fly at half-mast on all military buildings including the Ministry of Defence in Madrid to commemorate the death of Christ this Holy Week.

In a statement, the ministry said all units, bases, barracks will lower the flag from 2pm on Maundy Thursday to 12.01am on Easter Sunday “as is traditional”.