☦️ Orthodox Cross Emoji

Technical Details

Name

Orthodox Cross

Short Name

:orthodox_cross:

Unicode

U+2626U+FE0F

Unicode Version

1.0

Release Year

2015

Category

Symbols

Subcategory

Religion

Platform Support

Apple Google Twitter Facebook

Has Skin Tones

No

Platform Renderings

ORTHODOX CROSS emoji in Apple's design style - Unicode 2626-FE0F

Apple Style

ORTHODOX CROSS emoji in Google's design style - Unicode 2626-FE0F

Google Style

ORTHODOX CROSS emoji in Twitter's design style - Unicode 2626-FE0F

Twitter Style

ORTHODOX CROSS emoji in Facebook's design style - Unicode 2626-FE0F

Facebook Style

SVG Code

<svg width="128" height="128" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg">
  <text
    x="64"
    y="64"
    font-size="96"
    text-anchor="middle"
    dominant-baseline="middle"
    font-family="serif"
  >☦️</text>
</svg>

Emoji Meaning

Meaning

A symbol of the Orthodox Christian faith, represented as a cross with two horizontal bars, the lower one typically shorter than the upper. The design is often detailed with ornate elements, and the color is typically silver or gold. This emoji is used to represent the Orthodox Christian religion, its practices, and its followers.

Common Uses

  • Representing the Orthodox Christian religion: 'Praying for peace in our hearts ☦️'
  • Indicating participation in Orthodox Christian practices: 'Attending the Divine Liturgy today ☦️'
  • Referencing Orthodox Christian culture or history: 'Exploring the rich history of the Byzantine Empire ☦️'

Example Sentences

  • The church service was deeply moving, filled with hymns and the symbol of the Orthodox Cross ☦️
  • As an Orthodox Christian, I find solace in the rituals and traditions ☦️
  • The museum had a fascinating exhibit on the art and architecture of the Orthodox Cross ☦️

Frequently Asked Questions