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✝️ Latin Cross Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
The Latin cross — the central symbol of Christianity, representing the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It's one of the most recognized symbols worldwide and appears in Easter messages, prayer posts, and expressions of faith across social media. People add it to bios to show their religious identity, and it's heavily used during Christian holidays like Easter, Christmas, and Good Friday.
When to Use
Use for Christian themes, faith, or religious discussions.
Example Usage
- “Easter blessings ✝️”
- “Christian faith ✝️”
- “Church service ✝️”
Popular Combinations
✝️🙏
Christian prayer
✝️💒
Church
✝️❤️
Faith and love
How Latin Cross looks across platforms
Open-source emoji designs. Each project maintains its own visual style — colors, shapes, and details may differ from what you see on your device.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does ✝️ mean in a text message?▼
The Latin cross — the central symbol of Christianity, representing the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It's one of the most recognized symbols worldwide and appears in Easter messages, prayer posts, and expressions of faith across social media. People add it to bios to show their religious identity, and it's heavily used during Christian holidays like Easter, Christmas, and Good Friday. Use for Christian themes, faith, or religious discussions. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
What is the official Unicode name for ✝️?▼
Each emoji has an official name assigned by the Unicode Consortium, which may differ from common names used in apps. The Latin Cross emoji's official designation is listed in the Unicode CLDR (Common Locale Data Repository). Shortcode names like those on Slack or Discord are platform-specific.
Can screen readers interpret ✝️?▼
Yes. Screen readers announce emoji by their Unicode name, so ✝️ would be read aloud as "Latin Cross." When using multiple emoji in a row, screen readers read each one individually, which can be overwhelming — so use them sparingly in accessible content.
What is the shortcode for ✝️?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:latin_cross:` to insert the Latin Cross emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+271d-fe0f
Category
Symbols
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:latin_cross:Keywords
christianity
When to Use ✝️ Latin Cross
Use for Christian themes, faith, or religious discussions.
- •Send ✝️ when you want to express or reference "latin cross" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use ✝️ in conversations about christianity to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with ✝️ Latin Cross on social media posts, stories, or comments related to latin cross
- •Add ✝️ to your username, bio, or status to show your connection to latin cross
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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