The Eastern Orthodox Church teaches that from the time of Christ's coming into the world, the fullness of Divine Love is revealed to those who believe in Him, the veil is fallen, and the Lord's sacrifice has demonstrated His Divine Love in His resurrection.
The Cross Combined budded flower is used to symbolize the Resurrection of Christ. To symbolize the restoration of innocence to the soul and the victory of the resurrection over death, signifying the salvation of humanity after the resurrection. Also it means Trinity, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,The Father is the eternal source of the Godhead, from whom the Son is begotten eternally and also from whom the Holy Spirit proceeds eternally.
In the icon are Mary the mother of Christ, and his beloved disciple John. Mary, one hand drew her mantle closer and one hand raised toward Christ. The apostle John's angle was slightly bent forward, showing extreme pain. His left hand was placed on his chest to show his obedience to the will of God. Longinos, the Centurion has his face raised toward Christ witnessing his last words "Father, into thy hands I commit my spirit" (Luke 23:46).