The Trinacria or Triskelion has long been a symbol of Sicily and has featured on the island's flag since 1282. Most Sicilians believe that the shape represents the three points of the island and the symbol appears on numerous ceramics and other souvenirs. Now, however, its days on the flag may be numbered, as Sandro Oliveri, the Leader of Palermo Town Council, is to ask the Governor of Sicily to sign a decree which would enable the symbol's removal. Mr Oliveri and a group of citizens supporting him believe that the symbol is inappropriate, as it is based on mythology rather than Christianity. They also point out that it is not unique to Sicily, as it features on other flags, most notably, of course, that of the Isle of Man.
Personally I would be sorry to see the Trinacria go and talk of "purification" and "Christianisation" always worries me, as history shows that "Christianisation" can lead to some very unchristian acts.
