The Russian/Greek Orthodox Cross

This is a picture that I took of a stone featuring the Russian or Greek Orthodox Cross that you see to the right and left of the surname Zambos.  What is cool about this cross is that it is relatively uncommon on stones (despite the fact that the ROC is one of the largest eastern orthodox churches).  

The first thing that catches most people's eyes it the third crossbar at the bottom that is on a sloping angle down to the right.  This one specifically is interesting because it also has the cluster of 3 knobs at the end of each arm that is mainly found on the "Botonnee" Latin Cross.  

On the Russian/Greek Orthodox Cross, there are 3 different crossbars instead of just one.  The first or top crossbar represents the plaque that was hung above Jesus' head.  The second, or middle crossbar is the traditional bar to which Jesus' hands and wrists were nailed.   The third slanted crossbar at the bottom represents the footrest to which the feet of Christ were nailed.  

This stone is also unique because of the surname Zambos itself.  My initial impression is that Zambos is a Greek name which matches the Greek cross.  Not to mention there are quite a few Greek family plots in this cemetery.  It is difficult to find much information on the name's origin, but it appears that Zambo is closely tied to a parish of the church in a small place named Oberwart (population about 7,000).  Oberwart is a town in Austria and serves as the capital of a small region of Hungarian ethnicity.  That region was initiated by the 11th century guard that was posted there to patrol the Hungarian frontier!  I could be WAY off on this one but, it's a start.  Needless to say, it's pretty cool that this name has made its way to Utah!