HTML Entity for East Syriac Cross (♱)
What You'll Learn
How to display the East Syriac Cross (♱) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+2671 (EAST SYRIAC CROSS) in the Miscellaneous Symbols block (U+2600–U+26FF)—a religious symbol used in Syriac Christianity, liturgical materials, and historical documents.
Render it with ♱, ♱, or CSS escape \2671. There is no named HTML entity for this symbol. Compare ✝ (Latin cross, U+271D) or other religious symbols when you need a different cross style.
⚡ Quick Reference — East Syriac Cross
U+2671Miscellaneous Symbols block
♱Hexadecimal reference
♱Decimal reference
—Use numeric codes only
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+2671
Hex code ♱
HTML code ♱
Named entity (none)
CSS code \2671
Related U+271D = Latin cross (✝); U+2626 = Orthodox crossComplete HTML Example
This example demonstrates the East Syriac Cross (♱) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\2671";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>East Syriac Cross using Hexadecimal: ♱</p>
<p>East Syriac Cross using HTML Code: ♱</p>
<p id="point">East Syriac Cross using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
U+2671 is supported in modern browsers when rendered with a font that includes Miscellaneous Symbols:
👀 Live Preview
See the East Syriac Cross (♱) in religious and cultural contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
♱ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 2671 to display the East Syriac Cross. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
♱ uses the decimal Unicode value 9841 to display the same character.
CSS Entity
\2671 is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.
Same visual result
All three methods produce: ♱. Unicode U+2671 in the Miscellaneous Symbols block (U+2600–U+26FF). No named HTML entity—use numeric codes in markup. Serve HTML as UTF-8.
Use Cases
The East Syriac Cross (♱) is commonly used in:
Church pages, diocesan sites, and Syriac Christian community resources.
Theological, historical, and liturgical documents.
Educational and reference content about East Syriac tradition.
Cultural, heritage, and religious art contexts.
Worship materials, prayers, and liturgical texts.
Courses and articles on Christian symbolism.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
♱or♱consistently in markup - Use fonts that support Miscellaneous Symbols (system UI, Symbola)
- Add
aria-labelwith clear meaning (e.g. “East Syriac Cross”) - Pair ♱ with visible text on religious and heritage pages
- Serve pages with UTF-8 (
<meta charset="utf-8">)
Don’t
- Expect a named entity—none exists for U+2671
- Confuse ♱ (East Syriac Cross) with ✝ (Latin cross) or ☦ (Orthodox cross)
- Put CSS escape
\2671in HTML text nodes - Rely on the symbol alone in accessibility-critical interfaces
- Assume decorative fonts include all Miscellaneous Symbols
Key Takeaways
Two HTML numeric references render ♱
♱ ♱For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\2671Unicode U+2671 — EAST SYRIAC CROSS
Miscellaneous Symbols block (U+2600–U+26FF)
Three methods, one glyph — no named HTML entity
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
♱ (hex), ♱ (decimal), or \2671 in CSS content. There is no named entity. All produce ♱.U+2671 (EAST SYRIAC CROSS). Miscellaneous Symbols block (U+2600–U+26FF). Hex 2671, decimal 9841. A religious symbol used in Syriac Christianity.♱ or ♱) go in markup. The CSS escape \2671 is used in stylesheets, typically in the content property of pseudo-elements. Same visual result, different layers of the stack.♱ or ♱ in HTML.Explore More HTML Entities!
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