The main differences between the Catholic and Orthodox Cross

1. The Orthodox cross most often has an eight-pointed or six-pointed shape. The Catholic cross is four-pointed.

2. The words on the tablet on the crosses are the same, only written in different languages: Latin INRI (in the case of a Catholic cross) and Slavic-Russian IHTSI (on an Orthodox cross).

3. Another principal position is the position of the feet on the Crucifix and the number of nails. The feet of Jesus Christ are positioned together on the Catholic Crucifixion, and each is nailed separately on the Orthodox cross.

4. The image of the Savior on the cross is different. The Orthodox cross depicts God who opened the way to eternal life, and the Catholic cross depicts a person in torment.