Eastern Orthodox cross

GPTKB entity

Statements (30)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:center
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs Russian Orthodox cross
gptkbp:bottomBarSlantSymbolism represents the path to heaven and hell
represents the two thieves
gptkbp:bottomBarSymbolism represents footrest
gptkbp:color gptkb:gold
gptkb:wood
silver
gptkbp:depictedIn graves
icons
vestments
church domes
gptkbp:features three horizontal bars
gptkbp:hasBar bottom slanted bar (footrest)
middle bar (main crossbeam)
top bar (INRI inscription)
gptkbp:middleBarSymbolism represents arms of Christ
gptkbp:originatedIn Byzantine Empire
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Russian_cross
gptkb:religious_art
gptkb:Patriarchal_cross
gptkbp:symbolizes crucifixion of Jesus
gptkbp:topBarSymbolism represents INRI inscription
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church
gptkb:Russian_Orthodox_Church
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Eastern_Europe
Slavic countries
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Communion
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Eastern Orthodox cross