Orthodox Cross Symbol
☦ is the Orthodox Cross symbol (U+2626), used to represent Eastern Orthodox Christianity.
U+2626
The symbol ☦ is commonly called the Orthodox Cross. It can be used in religious contexts, design elements, and text where you want a compact cross mark. Below you’ll find meaning, practical uses, and copy options.
Orthodox Cross Symbol Meaning
☦ (U+2626) is the “Orthodox Cross,” a Christian cross variant associated with Eastern Orthodox tradition. Visually, it’s often recognized by the way the cross arms are rendered, and it may appear in church-related designs, religious texts, or community branding. In everyday writing, people use it as a shorthand symbol to indicate “Orthodox Christian” or to mark Orthodox-themed content. Like many religious symbols, its meaning is most accurate in context; in design and social media, it’s best used when the audience understands the intended reference.
Common uses
- •Orthodox-themed announcements, flyers, and event headers
- •Social media posts about Eastern Orthodox faith or holidays
- •Religious blog or website icons for Orthodox sections
- •Design elements for churches, charities, or community groups
- •Tagging or labeling Orthodox-related content in text
Examples
☦ Orthodox Cross Symbol Copy & Meaning
- ☦Join us for the Liturgy ☦ today.
- ☦Orthodox tradition, timeless signs ☦.
- ☦Sunday schedule: ☦ services begin at 10:00.
- ☦Community news from our ☦ group.
- ☦Wishing you a blessed week ☦.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2626 | |
| HTML Entity | ☦ | |
| HTML Code | ☦ | |
| CSS | \2626 |
FAQ
What does the Orthodox Cross symbol mean?
☦ (U+2626) is the “Orthodox Cross,” a Christian cross variant associated with Eastern Orthodox tradition. Visually, it’s often recognized by the way the cross arms are rendered, and it may appear in church-related designs, religious texts, or community branding. In everyday writing, people use it as a shorthand symbol to indicate “Orthodox Christian” or to mark Orthodox-themed content. Like many religious symbols, its meaning is most accurate in context; in design and social media, it’s best used when the audience understands the intended reference.
What is the Unicode name of ☦?
The Unicode name is “ORTHODOX CROSS.”
What is the Unicode code point for the Orthodox Cross?
It is U+2626.
How do I write ☦ in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ☦.
How do I use ☦ in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\2626. JavaScript escape: \\u{2626}.