Silver Orthodox Cross Pendant
- SKU#
- T10006011s
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- Metal:
- 925 silver
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- Weight:
- 6.60g
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- Height:
- 54mm | 2-1/8"
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- Width:
- 28mm | 1-7/64"
The composition of this openwork cross is typical for Orthodox crosses made in the northern provinces of Russia. The main crossbars are crowned by a silver trefoil that symbolizes the Holy Trinity and the Resurrection. Two inscriptions in Church Slavonic language praise the Lord and the Christianity: The acronym IHЦI (INRI) represents the inscription "Іисус Назарянинъ, Царь Іудейскій" (Latin: "Iēsus Nazarēnus, Rēx Iūdaeōrum", English: “Jesus the Nazarene, King of the Jews”) placed atop the cross as ordered by Pontius Pilate and IC XC (Іисусъ Христосъ-Jesus Christ). The reverse features an ever-present message Спаси и Cохрани (Protect and save me, oh my God). This Russian silver crucifix pendant is not solely a religious symbol, but also a beautiful piece of men's jewelry.