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There are different styles of Orthodox Crosses, some Assyrians/Syriacs Orthodox unknowingly use the Greek Orthodox Cross thinking it is the Assyrian/Syriac Orthodox cross, however not all Orthodox crosses are the same. Here are pictures that show the difference between them:

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             Assyrian/Syriac Orthodox Cross (with 3-pointed tips that are derived from the lotus flower and/or the pomegranate bud that was used by ancient Assyrians).   Notice its origin as displayed on the top of the crown worn by an Assyrian Angel (from an ancient Assyrian sculpture), and surrounded by two Angels (from an Assyrian sculpture after Christianity).  This style in known in the Middle East as Salib-Siryani (Slibo-Suryoyo / Assyrian-Cross).

       Coptic Orthodox Cross (derived from the ancient Egyptian Ankh Cross symbol >)   

     Greek Orthodox Cross (with 3-rounded tips)

            Russian Orthodox Cross (3- rounded tips, with 3-cross bars, the bottom one being diagonal)

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