Is the cross with the reverse slope of the bottom bar correct?translated

Reader question:

Hello! On Orthodox crosses (in different periods), the so-called oblique crossbar can be made as top left - bottom right, and vice versa. There are many examples of this: these are crosses on graves, crosses on the domes of some churches, images of crosses on ancient frescoes, and even a plastic bottle for holy water. I’m interested in this question because on the grave of my great-grandmother, who died in 1950, there was just such a cross - with a reverse oblique crossbar. I couldn't find a direct answer to this question anywhere. There is either very little information on this matter, or there is an opinion that this is not of fundamental importance. I would like to know your opinion on this issue.

Vladimir

Priest's answer:

Priest Victor NIKISHOV

God bless you!

The oblique crossbar on Orthodox eight-pointed crosses is almost always depicted with the right end (relative to the crucified Christ) raised, and the left end lowered. But you claim that you have encountered crosses with a reverse slope.

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