Material: 925◦ silver, 999◦ gold plated
Average weight: 4.2 grams
Size: 39*20mm
Technique: casting, gilding, blackening, handmade.
The eight-pointed Cross of the Lord stands on a small rocky elevation, symbolizing Mount Golgotha, on which the Savior was crucified. According to Tradition, Golgotha was the burial place of Adam, the first person who committed the first sin. Therefore, the skull of Adam is often depicted at the base of the cross, and Golgotha is also called the Place of the Skull. Above the head of the Lord on the crossbar is the inscription "INCI", which symbolizes the tablet that was nailed to the Cross, with the inscription "Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews." By this the Jews wanted to laugh at Christ, not knowing that they were crucifying the true King of all kings. Having endured torment on the Cross, the Lord atoned for the sins of people, and, having risen from the dead, destroyed the power of death.
The image of the Lord on the Cross is always ambiguous. He has the majesty of the Almighty God, exalted above the earth, the mercy of the Heavenly Father, stretching out his hands towards His children, and the sacrificial suffering of man.
On the back of the cross is an icon of the Holy Trinity and the words of the prayer “Our Father” are written. According to the Gospel, Jesus Christ gave it to his disciples in response to a request to teach them prayer. “Our Father who art in heaven! hallowed be thy name; let your kingdom come; may Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven; give us our daily bread this day; and forgive us our debts, as we also forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen". (Matthew 6:9-13)
