Windows
2 options- In Word / Outlook: type 2626 then press Alt + X.
- Anywhere: press Win + . to open the emoji & symbol picker, then search.
Orthodox Cross Symbol
A symbol from the Religious Symbols collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.
- Symbol
- ☦
- Unicode
- U+2626
- HTML entity
- ☦
- Category
- Religious Symbols
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About the orthodox cross symbol
The Orthodox Cross is a Christian symbol distinguished by three horizontal bars: the top represents the sign placed above Jesus’s head, the longer middle bar is for the outstretched arms, and the slanted bottom bar evokes the footrest, often interpreted as pointing upward toward the good thief and downward toward the unrepentant one. It is used primarily in Eastern Orthodox traditions, appearing on churches, icons, vestments, and religious texts. On digital platforms, it functions both as a textual symbol and as an emoji, often included in messages or posts about Orthodox Christianity, religious identity, or cultural heritage.
How to type Orthodox Cross
Native keyboard shortcuts for each operating system — derived from the codepoint, so the steps below are always accurate.
macOS
2 options- Enable “Unicode Hex Input” in System Settings → Keyboard, then hold Option and type 2626.
- Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer — search by name.
Linux
1 step- Press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 2626, then press Enter or Space.
Copy in every format
Every form of this character — for HTML, CSS, JavaScript, URLs and more. Click any value to copy.
Text vs emoji presentation
This codepoint has two standardized presentations. Append U+FE0E to force the monochrome text form, or U+FE0F to force the colorful emoji form. Default presentation: text.
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