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Orthodox Cross

A variation of the Christian cross that has three horizontal crossbeams: the short top bar represents the sign nailed to Christ's Cross and the bottom, a footrest. In the Russian Orthodox tradition, the lower beam is slanted to the right while in the Greek and some other Orthodox Churches, the footrest remains straight.

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St. Barbara's Russian Orthodox Cathedral

St. Barbara's Russian Orthodox Cathedral is one of several Byzantine style churches in Edmonton.

St. John's Ukrainian Orthodox Church

St. John's Ukrainian Orthodox Churchis one of several Byzantine style churches in Edmonton, and is testament to the Eastern European heritage of many of the city's residents.

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St. Barbara's Russian Orthodox Cathedral

St. Barbara's Russian Orthodox Cathedral is one of several Byzantine style churches in Edmonton.

St. John's Ukrainian Orthodox Church

St. John's Ukrainian Orthodox Churchis one of several Byzantine style churches in Edmonton, and is testament to the Eastern European heritage of many of the city's residents.

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Alberta Legislature Chamber, 1948