Orthodox Cross Symbol - Meaning, History, and Religious Significance #54647 (License: Personal Use)

This black-and-white illustration depicts the Byzantine-style three-bar Orthodox cross, where the top bar signifies the inscription “INRI,” 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 surrounding cloud-like shapes enclose the Christogram “IC XC,” derived from the first and last letters of “Jesus Christ” in Greek (ΙΗΣΟΥΣ ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ), affirming His divine identity.

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