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==Symbolism== As with the [[flaming chalice]] there is no one orthodox interpretation of this flower ritual. The beauty and diversity of flowers is seen as symbolic of the beauty and diversity of life, and how each individual is a unique whole unto themselves.<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Millard |first=Andrew Clive |date=28 April 2018 |title=History of Flower Communion |url=https://www.dailypress.com/life/dp-fea-religion-column-millard-0429-story.html |access-date=2023-01-05 |website=Daily Press}}</ref> Czech Unitarian Iva Fišerová has written: "The flower is the most beloved symbol for Czech Unitarians... The symbol of various unique beings -- flowers/people -- uniting to create a unique bouquet... Parting and being given a flower as a symbol of anybody in attendance whom I am expected to accept as my brother or sister."<ref>[http://clf.uua.org/quest/2002-06.html#fi%C5%A1erov%C3%A1 "The Flower Celebration"], by Iva Fišerová (Member [[Church of the Larger Fellowship]], Prague, Czech Republic), ''CLF Quest'', June 2002</ref> Additionally, the choice and contribution of a flower by each congregant symbolizes the free will with which the congregant approaches the ceremony.<ref name="zottoli" /><ref name=":3" /> Joining the flowers in a shared location represents the equality of people.<ref name=":3" />
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