Odessa Iconographers: Archimandrite Zinon

[Кирилл Сызранский]

There are also direct the lower rungs of Orthodox icons.
But the main thing in another.
  The difference between the Catholic crucifix - a cross and pierced by a nail on both feet of the Savior. In the Orthodox crucifixion each leg separately nailed his nail. If Christ was crucified on three instead of four nails, then it is safe to say that in front of you Catholic Crucifix.
But sometimes explained as follows: "An oblique corners is a wonderful image of humanity, designed to rise, make your way to God."
And sometimes remember robbers crucified beside him, one goes to the sky-up, the other down to hell.