Characteristics:
Dimensions: 27x10 mm
Avg. Weight: 5 gr.
Composition: Silver 925, 999 Gilding
Technique - casting, gilding, niello, handwork.
On the front side of the crucifix often depict Crucifix, because it is an instrument of execution, Jesus Christ made a symbol of victory over sin and death. Behind the walls of Jerusalem, a sign that the Lord was crucified outside the city walls. But at the same time, the wall symbolizes the Heavenly Jerusalem, the path - which opened for mankind through Calvary.
Left and right of the Crucifixion located the Mother of God (Virgin Mary - the mother of Christ). John the Evangelist (St Apostle and Evangelist, one of the three favorite disciples of Christ, the only one of the apostles who remained with him until death Also spread the Christian faith among the heathen, he said. written communication. The Gospel, three epistles and the Apocalypse, or the book of revelation).
On the back of the cross is placed Valaam icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary. On either side of the Virgin coming of the Archangel Michael (first minister of divine glory, guardian and protector) and Gabriel (the servant of the Divine Fortress and izyavitel secret of God's mysteries).
