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Orthodox crosses


Identification code: 300310584



Alternative term/s

  • Byzantine crosses
  • crux orthodoxa
  • Eastern crosses
  • Eastern Orthodox crosses
  • Orthodox cross
  • Russian crosses

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Scope note:

Crosses having three crossbars on a longer vertical bar, where the upper bar represents the INRI title of the cross, the second longer crossbar designating arms of the cross, and the lowest crossbar, which is always inclined at an angle, signifying the suppedaneum or foot rest.

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