Russian Christening Cross

By focusing on its Orthodox heritage and quintessential design, Russian master jeweler brings the spirit of Orthodoxy into perfect play with top jewelry craftsmanship for cutting-edge yet classic religious style. This christining cross is decorated with a meaningful symbols and inscriptions in Church Slavonic language praising the Christ and 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, IC XC (Іисусъ Христосъ-Jesus Christ), NИКА (означает победу Христом смерти и ада-signifies Christ’s triumph over death and purgatory), Skull at the base of the Cross represents the ashes of Adam, whose sins were washed away with blood of Christ on Golgotha. The reverse of the cross features an ever-present inscription “Спаси и сохрани” (Protect and save me, oh my God) typical for Russian Orthodox crosses. 

Purchase this golden Orthodox cross and get: a free perfectly matched jewelry gift box, manufacturer’s tag with complete item specifications, a free jewelry care manual, a free lifetime jewelry inspection and a limited manufacturer’s warranty.

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The cross pendant enlarged to show detail. A chain is not included. Please see our selection of chains.