Russian Orthodox cross is also called just Orthodox cross. At the same time the Orthodox churches use different crosses and any of them is called "Orthodox cross". Moreover, there are no such crosses like just "Orthodox" or "Catholic", each type of cross is a feature of local tradition. The cross has three horizontal crossbeams — the top one represents the plate which in the older Greek tradition is inscribed with a phrase based on John's Gospel "The King of Glory", but in later images it represents , and the bottom one, a footrest. In many depictions, the side to Christ's right is higher.
Papal Lateran Cross (The sacred and holy church of the Lateran - the mother and the head of all of the churches of the city and the world). The medal has been crafted in a number of designs: with or without an adjoining circle, as well as a solid medal with a cross in relief. The accompanying ribbon is red with blue stripes along the sides. Notable individuals who received this honor include: Papal Lateran Cross The Papal Lateran Cross () is a medal for recognition of merit bestowed by the Holy See. The Lateran Cross was commissioned by Pope Leo XIII, and