Eastern Orthodox Cross Symbol - Meaning and Design #1192790 (License: Personal Use)

This image shows a classic Eastern Orthodox cross, distinguished by its three horizontal bars: the upper bar inscribed with “INRI,” the central bar where Christ’s arms were nailed, and the lower slanted bar representing the footrest, tilted to signify the thief who repented (right side, higher) versus the unrepentant one (left side, lower). The design reflects centuries of theological interpretation rooted in Byzantine tradition and is widely used in liturgical settings, iconography, and church architecture across Eastern Christianity.

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