Orthodox Cross Symbol - Meaning, History, and Religious Significance #3564800 (License: Personal Use)

This image depicts a classic Eastern Orthodox cross, distinguished by its three horizontal bars-the top for the inscription “INRI” (often abbreviated or stylized), the middle for Christ’s outstretched arms, and the slanted bottom bar representing the footrest, tilted to signify the two thieves. The Greek letters “IC” and “XC” flank the cross, abbreviating “Iēsous Christos” (Jesus Christ), forming a sacred Christogram used since early Christianity. The ornamental cloud-like terminals reflect Byzantine artistic tradition and symbolize divine glory.

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