Does a Sideways Cross Mean Anything?

Many Christians view the sideways cross as symbolic of Jesus' laying down the cross for others and their duty to pick up the cross and carry it. To these men and women, it represents sacrificial love. There are also national flags featuring a horizontal cross, including those of Finland, Sweden, Denmark, and Iceland.

Is it OK to wear a cross sideways?

Unlike the inverted or upside down cross, the sideways cross has no negative connotations regarding the Christian faith. It is completely respectful to wear a sideways cross necklace or a side cross necklace in place of one with an upright cross.

What does upside down cross signify?

In Christianity, it is associated with the martyrdom of Peter the Apostle. The symbol originates from the Catholic tradition that when sentenced to death, Peter requested that his cross be upside down, as he felt unworthy of being crucified in the same manner as Jesus.