Orthodox Cross with IC XC Christogram - Symbolism and Meaning #1192748 (License: Personal Use)

This is the Byzantine-style three-bar Orthodox cross, where the top bar signifies the inscription “King of Glory,” the main horizontal bar represents the crucifixion, and the lower slanted bar denotes the footrest-tilted to show the thief who repented (right) and the unrepentant (left). The Greek letters “IC” and “XC” are a Christogram for “Jesus Christ,” encased in decorative cloud-like terminals, reflecting divine glory and sacred tradition.

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