✝️ Latin cross
U+271D-U+FE0F✝️ Meaning & Usage
This is a Latin cross, also referred to as the Christian cross, and it's one of the most widely recognized symbols of the Christian faith. It's characterized by having a horizontal crossbar placed nearer to the top than the center, which is the most common form of the cross in Western Christian tradition. People use it primarily in religious contexts, such as on church buildings, gravestones, in Bibles, as jewelry, and within religious art and iconography. It carries profound religious and spiritual significance, symbolizing the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, redemption, and the Christian faith itself. It is related to other variations of the cross, like the Greek cross ✛ used in Eastern Orthodoxy, but differs in its shape.
Usage Examples
"The Latin cross is used in Christian churches."
"It appears on tombstones to indicate religious belief."
"The ✝ is used to mark religious sections in texts."
Technical Info
U+271D-U+FE0F✝-u+fe0f;\271d-u+fe0f\u{271d-u+fe0f}Code Preview
<span class="symbol-latin-cross">✝️</span> <!-- Unicode: U+271D-U+FE0F --> <!-- Name: Latin cross -->
Keyboard Shortcuts
Alt + 271DType 271D then press Option + EnterCtrl + Shift + U, type 271D, EnterQuick Actions
✝️ Meaning & Usage
This is a Latin cross, also referred to as the Christian cross, and it's one of the most widely recognized symbols of the Christian faith. It's characterized by having a horizontal crossbar placed nearer to the top than the center, which is the most common form of the cross in Western Christian tradition. People use it primarily in religious contexts, such as on church buildings, gravestones, in Bibles, as jewelry, and within religious art and iconography. It carries profound religious and spiritual significance, symbolizing the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, redemption, and the Christian faith itself. It is related to other variations of the cross, like the Greek cross ✛ used in Eastern Orthodoxy, but differs in its shape.
Usage Examples
"The Latin cross is used in Christian churches."
"It appears on tombstones to indicate religious belief."
"The ✝ is used to mark religious sections in texts."
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PixelHow do I copy the Latin cross symbol?
Simply click the Copy Symbol button on this page to copy ✝️ to your clipboard, then paste it anywhere.
What Unicode code point does Latin cross have?
The Unicode code point for Latin cross isU+271D-U+FE0F. For HTML use ✝-u+fe0f;, for CSS use \271d-u+fe0f.
What block does Latin cross belong to?
Latin cross belongs to the Dingbats block.
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