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Greek cross facts for kids

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Greek cross
A simple Greek cross

The Greek cross is used especially by Eastern Orthodoxy and Early Christianity. It is also known as the crux immissa quadrata. It has all arms of equal length. Often the arms curve wider as they go out.

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  • Cross (PSF)

    Christian cross variants

  • Seal of Niketas, commander of the Imperial Fleet

    Double-barred cross symbol as used in a 9th-century Byzantine seal

  • Russian cross

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Cruz griega para niños

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