Orthodox cross

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About the ☦ Orthodox cross emoji

The ☦ Orthodox cross emoji is part of the Symbols category and the religion group on DBEmoji. Shortcodes such as :orthodox_cross:, :christian:, and :cross: resolve to this emoji on platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub.

Orthodox cross (Unicode codepoint U+2626) symbols entry: Orthodox cross.. Use ☦ when you need a orthodox cross icon — it ships in every Unicode-compliant keyboard and chat app. ☦ is a symbol — semantic and compact, ideal for UI labels, lists, and quick callouts. ☦ occupies codepoint U+2626 in the Unicode emoji block. Typing `:orthodox_cross:` or `:christian:` or `:cross:` in chat apps usually expands to ☦. The glyph renders mostly in purple, which puts it inside the matching color filter. Tag-wise it sits alongside religion, christian, and cross emojis. Hit copy and ☦ is yours; paste it anywhere text input is allowed.

When to use ☦ Orthodox cross

• Adding visual context to social posts, chats, and captions
• Replacing stock images with a single expressive character
• Brightening short copy where text-only feels too plain

Combinations and pairings

• Pair ☦ with religion-themed, christian-themed, and cross-themed emojis to reinforce the same vibe in one message.
• Lead a caption with ☦ for a quick visual hook, or close a sentence with it as a reaction.

How to copy the ☦ Orthodox cross emoji

1. 1Open the emoji page. Visit the Orthodox cross emoji page on DBEmoji to see the character, codepoint, and meaning side by side.
2. 2Tap Copy emoji. Click the "Copy emoji" button. The ☦ character is placed on your clipboard instantly — no signup, no download.
3. 3Paste anywhere. Paste into any chat app, social network, document, or text field that supports Unicode. The emoji renders using the platform's native style.

Frequently asked questions

What does the ☦ Orthodox cross emoji mean?

Use ☦ when you need a orthodox cross icon — it ships in every Unicode-compliant keyboard and chat app. ☦ is a symbol — semantic and compact, ideal for UI labels, lists, and quick callouts. ☦ occupies codepoint U+2626 in the Unicode emoji block. Typing `:orthodox_cross:` or `:christian:` or `:cross:` in chat apps usually expands to ☦. The glyph renders mostly in purple, which puts it inside the matching color filter. Tag-wise it sits alongside religion, christian, and cross emojis. Hit copy and ☦ is yours; paste it anywhere text input is allowed.

What is the Unicode codepoint for Orthodox cross?

The ☦ Orthodox cross emoji is encoded as U+2626 (hex 2626). It belongs to the Religion group inside Symbols.

How do I copy the ☦ emoji?

Open this page and click "Copy emoji". The ☦ character is copied to your clipboard so you can paste it into any app that supports Unicode emojis.

Does Orthodox cross have shortcodes?

Yes. Common shortcodes include :orthodox_cross:, :christian:, :cross:, and :religion:. Platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub render these as the ☦ emoji automatically.