orthodox cross

A variation of the Christian cross (☦) used by the Eastern/Russian Orthodox Church.

It has three crossbeams instead of one. The shorter top bar representing the inscription INRI, and the slanted lower one representing the footrest of Christ, giving it 8 distinct points.

See also

• Chi Rho
• Tag Group:Symbols

External links

• Wikipedia: Russian Orthodox cross

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