answersLogoWhite

0

The extra line found on most Orthodox (specifically Russian) crosses is the bar that held Christ's feet. During crucifixion, there was a bar for the feet to rest before they were nailed to the wood.

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What is the orthodox cross?

The Catholic cross has two bars, with the bottom vertical bar being longer than the top bar. The Orthodox cross has three bars, as it has an extra slanted bar at the bottom.


Do Orthodox use the plain cross?

Well, honey, let me break it down for you. Orthodox Christians typically use the Byzantine cross, which has an additional horizontal bar at the top symbolizing the inscription that hung on Jesus' cross. So, no, they don't use the plain cross like your basic run-of-the-mill cross. It's all about that extra flair, darling.


Is the cross the holy symbol for greek orthodox?

It is. Since the Greek Orthodox Church is under Christianity, the cross is a "holy symbol".


Is the orthodox cross supposed to be installed at the foot of the grave?

No


What were the physical characteristics of the cross?

the cross is what jesus died on but jesus rose again. the catholic cross reminds us of that. but the orthodox cross has a diagonal line in it. one side points up the otherside down. this stands for the two people who were hung with jesus. the one to jesus' right went to heaven the other to hell.


What does the cross on the Greek flag stand for?

The cross represents the country's deeply rooted tradition in orthodox christianity.


Can a christian orthodox marry a Catholic?

The Russian Orthodox Church is in communion with other Eastern Orthodox Churches, and with the Patriarch of Constantinople (the city whose name was changed to Istanbul inthe 1920s). The Greek Catholic Church (which is maybe what you mean by 'Catholic Orthodox') have the same liturgy as the Russian and other Eastern Orthodox Churches. But they are in communion with the Pope of Rome and thus part of the Roman Catholic Church. There are, for instance, quite a lot of Greek Catholics in the Ukraine. The Orthodox cross is different than the Christian cross. The reason being is that the Orthodox cross has another strike. Also their main holidays are also different. First of all, there is no such thing as Greek Catholic to my knowledge. There are Greek Orthodox and other Eastern ORthodox as you mentioned including the Russian ORthodox but they are no way ion communion for the Pope of Rome. The Pope means nothing to the Orthodox and are strictly in communion with the Roman Catholics ONLY. You may be thinking of the Byzantine Catholics and the only relationship they to the Orthodox is the Byzantine Cross. And the Byzantine cross is not different from the Christian cross - It is a Christian cross. However, you are right that the cross looks different. It is a typical cross, but with 2 extra crosses, one on top for the sign, and one the bottom which is tilted so that it one end is up towards the right and the other end tilting to the ground. There are alot of Ukrainian Catholics yes. Main holidays are only different by date. Jan. 7 is Xmas and Easter is generally around Passover, only due to the fact that they follow the Julian calendar (from ancient apostolic times) as opposed to following the Roman calendar. All Liturgy's are basically the same in practice, but they do differ s lightly.


When was Cross That Line created?

Cross That Line was created in 1988.


Why do greek orthodox do there cross different from Coptic orthodox?

Greek Orthodox Christians typically make the sign of the cross by touching their forehead, chest, and then their right and left shoulders, symbolizing the Holy Trinity. In contrast, Coptic Orthodox Christians often touch their forehead, chest, and then their right shoulder followed by the left, which reflects their own theological and cultural traditions. These differences in the cross-signing practices illustrate the unique liturgical customs and interpretations of faith within the broader Orthodox Christian tradition. Both practices, however, express a deep reverence for the cross and the central beliefs of Christianity.


Is a cross a intersecting line or a parallel line?

A cross is a pair of intersecting lines.


What is when two lines cross?

A line cross


What symbols are used by the Orthodox Church?

The main symbols are the Cross, the Bible, and the holy Icons.