The ☦️ emote or "Orthodox Cross" emote is a symbol of the Eastern Orthodox Church, which represents the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It consists of a cross with three horizontal bars, the top bar representing the sign that was placed above Jesus' head on the cross, the middle bar representing the wooden beam to which Jesus was nailed, and the bottom bar representing the footrest. The Orthodox Cross is commonly used in religious contexts and by members of the Eastern Orthodox Church as a way to express their faith and identity.