Russian Orthodox Cross

Uploaded: February 26, 2015 | Entered: February 26, 2015 07:44:13

Description

The Suppedaneum cross also known as the Russian Orthodox Cross is a variation of the Christian cross. The cross has three horizontal crossbeams. The top represents the plate inscribed with INRI. The bottom is a footrest in Russian tradition, the lower beam is slanted: the side to Christ's right is higher pointing upward to penitent thief St. Dismas and the downward to impenitent thief Gestas.

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/2000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 1600, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 32.52 mm, Model: Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Comments

Candace M. Cleveland February 26, 2015

Another wonderful description. Thank you for taking the time. I like the green against the sky. Beautiful picture. #1608878

Tiia Vissak February 26, 2015

a beautiful capture! #11254397

Nancy L. Green level-classic February 26, 2015

WONDERFUL image Emile, I would love to travel there someday!! <>< #11254406

John Connolly February 26, 2015

An interesting image Emile! Thanks for the information also! #11254512

Emile Abbott level-deluxe February 26, 2015

Thanks Candace, Tiia, Nancy and John. #11254520

Robert R. Goodman February 26, 2015

Hi Emile,Beautiful capture my friend.Great info! #11254540

Emile Abbott level-deluxe February 26, 2015

Thanks Bobby #11254545

Jeff Sielski February 26, 2015

Great find and capture Emile!! #11254586

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic February 26, 2015

WOW, Fantastic perspective and colors Emile!,
Amalia #11254602

Emile Abbott level-deluxe February 26, 2015

Thanks Jeff and Amalia. #11254629

Anita Hogue February 26, 2015

WOW, love those colors and your perspective, Emile! #11254648

Carol L. Fowler February 26, 2015

Beautiful architecture- love the color #11254684

Phyllis A. Houghton February 26, 2015

Love the colors, clouds, clarity, comments and feeling of being there. Great capture Emile! #11254740

Joy Rector February 27, 2015

gorgeous #11254861

Nadia Paul March 01, 2015

Wonderful colours and great clarity Emile - a beauty! #11257499

Lindley Johnson level-classic March 02, 2015

Very pretty, Emile - interesting information, too. #11257930

Patrick Rouzes level-classic March 02, 2015

Fantastic shot & image and great info, Emile. WTG!
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Emile Abbott level-deluxe March 02, 2015

Thanks Anita, Carol, Phyllis, Joy, Nadia, Lindley and Patrick #11258321

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic March 02, 2015

Very nice.....:) Hey can I call you and ask you something? I need a number. U can send it private to BP. :) Thanks....Doc. #11258374

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic March 02, 2015

Very nice.....:) Hey can I call you and ask you something? I need a number. U can send it private to BP. :) Thanks....Doc. #11258375

Marijana Fajgl March 03, 2015

Great info and capture, Emile! #11259040

Emile Abbott level-deluxe March 03, 2015

Thanks Shelly and Marijana. #11259067

Ellen Hodges March 04, 2015

Love the colors and the pov, Emil! Always like the story of Dismas! Glad there is achurch built for him. #11259748

Emile Abbott level-deluxe March 04, 2015

Thanks Ellen #11259755

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