Orthodox Cross ☦
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An orthodox cross — the distinctive three-bar cross that symbolizes Eastern Orthodox Christianity practiced across Russia, Greece, Serbia, Romania, and other Eastern European and Middle Eastern communities. The three horizontal bars distinguish it from the Latin cross: the top bar represents the INRI plaque, the middle bar is the main crossbeam, and the angled bottom bar (stylized footrest) is the signature element.

Orthodoxy represents one of Christianity's oldest traditions, maintaining liturgical and theological practices continuous from the early church. Used for Eastern Orthodox cultural and religious content, Russian and Greek Orthodox celebrations, discussions of Eastern European Christian heritage, and any representation of the Orthodox Christian tradition distinct from Western Catholic and Protestant Christianity.