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orthodox cross
Orthodox Cross, symbol of Eastern Orthodox Christianity
Basic Information
- Unicode U+2626
- Version Emoji 1
- Category symbols
- Subcategory religious symbols
Platform Meaning
Orthodox Cross, symbol of Eastern Orthodox Christianity
Tags
christian
cross
orthodox
religion
Platform Meaning
- Apple： Represents the Orthodox Cross, associated with Eastern Orthodox Christianity
- Google： Represents the Orthodox Cross, associated with Eastern Orthodox Christianity
- Twitter： Represents the Orthodox Cross, associated with Eastern Orthodox Christianity
- Unicode： Official Unicode name: Orthodox Cross; symbolizes Eastern Orthodox Christian faith
Detailed Introduction
The ☦️ emoji depicts the Orthodox Cross, a key symbol of Eastern Orthodox Christianity, distinct from the Latin cross with its additional horizontal and slanted bars. It conveys religious faith, spiritual devotion, and cultural identity linked to Eastern Orthodox traditions. Commonly used in contexts like Orthodox Christian holidays (Easter, Christmas), religious ceremonies, discussions of theology, or to express personal faith adherence. Also appears in cultural content highlighting Eastern European, Middle Eastern, or Mediterranean Orthodox communities.