Cross above the screen
A cross above the screen directs the study toward Christ’s saving work. Dimensions and ornament are illustrative.
Tradition note
Coptic Orthodox diocesan teaching example; not the layout of all Oriental churches.
Key points
- The cross centers worship on Christ crucified.
- Cross above the screen
Scripture
- Galatians 3:1 — Read the literary context. Later ecclesial reception is supplied by the named source, not established by the passage alone.