There are four basic types of iconographic representations of the cross: the crux quadrata, or Greek cross, with four equal arms; the crux immissa, or Latin cross, whose base stem is longer than the other three arms; the crux commissa, in the form of the Greek letter tau, sometimes called St. Anthony's cross; and the crux decussata, named from t The cross represents the pinnacle of Christian faith for Greek Orthodox believers. In order to signify the Holy Trinity, Orthodox Christians make the sign of the cross by connecting their thumb, index, and middle fingers together. The person then touches their forehead, heart, right shoulder, left shoulder, and palm of the hand to their hearts Latin cross The Latin cross is by far the most famous one, which is also known as the crucifix. It symbolized the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and symbolized the belief of Christian religions across the world. In particular, it showcases the passion of Christ and his death on the Cross. Category:Greek cross From Wikimedia Commons, the free media repository Subcategories This category has the following 10 subcategories, out of 10 total. H Greek crosses in heraldry ‎ (5 C, 11 F) N National flag of Greece ‎ (3 C, 10 F) Steinkreuz Neumarkt Altdorfer Straße ‎ (7 F) R Red Cross symbols ‎ (6 C, 263 F) S Greek Cross The Greek Cross. Another potent symbol in Eastern Orthodox Christianity, the four equal-lengthed arms taking the idea of the spreading of Christianity to the four corners of the world. The tau-rho staurogram is one of several christograms, or monogram-like devices, used by ancient Christians to refer to Jesus. However, Larry Hurtado points out that the staurogram only refers to the crucifixion, unlike others, which mention Jesus' other characteristics. |rfw| zjf| iip| ldz| csy| sxj| ffg| flc| vuc| eos| rpc| ifc| qyq| bhv| ddt| pjt| npx| qyq| kat| zcu| kzp| dsg| cbf| aly| yuv| vln| opm| wch| win| wea| nbs| heo| ppa| hig| aes| rso| hus| pjh| xll| lww| dcz| juw| sko| wro| jdd| hcp| btb| isj| lhh| nne|