Silver cross "Crucifixion. Icon of the Mother of God "Mammal" 131281 Onyx

Silver cross "Crucifixion. Icon of the Mother of God "Mammal" 

Metal: 925 silver"
Average weight: 2.3 g

On the front side of the eight-pointed cross, traditional for Orthodoxy, there is an icon of the Crucifixion of the Lord Jesus Christ with the Mother of God and the Apostle John the Theologian mournfully present. Weeping angels fly above.  The whole world, earthly and heavenly, was horrified when it saw the torment of its Creator. But the Most Holy Theotokos suffered most of all, Who gave birth to the Infant Christ in the flesh and nourished Him with Her milk. And all the more magnificent is the feat of love of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Who, having accepted such suffering, did not turn away from the people who crucified Her beloved Son, but became their merciful Mother and the Provider of all blessings. Therefore, every Christian in his heart always sings praises to our Most Pure, Most Blessed, Glorious Lady Theotokos, “More Honest Cherub and Most Glorious Without Comparison Seraphim.”

Crowned by angels, surrounded by seraphim and cherubim, the Most Holy Theotokos is depicted on the back of the icon in the miraculous image of Her “Mammal.” In this image, the Most Holy Theotokos is revered as the Giver of Eternal Life and the merciful consoler. She is especially revered by young mothers who pray to Her for the health of their children.