Orthodox cross "Crucifixion. Guardian Angel" p01841 Onyx

Orthodox cross "Crucifixion. Guardian Angel"

Metal: red gold 585"  
Average weight: 29.66 g 
Height with eyelet: 5.5 cm 
Height without eye: 4.0 cm
Width: 3.3 cm 
Ear size: 0.8 x 0.5 cm

The image of the Sea Cross is based on the ancient tradition of the Church: the water element and the entire range of concepts associated with it have been used since the first centuries to symbolically reveal the doctrine of Salvation. Life is a stormy sea, and the Kingdom of Heaven is a quiet refuge and a net that captures “fish of every kind.” You can only cross the sea of ​​life on a church ship. At the same time, according to Ap. Paul, Christians have the opportunity to “take hold of the hope that is set before us, which is like a safe and strong anchor for the soul.” 

The front side of the cross depicts the Crucifixion of the Lord Jesus Christ. Initially, the image is not created as a story about the execution, suffering and death of Christ; the Crucifixion shows the Lord triumphant and glorified. Next to it is written “NIKA”, which means “won”. The Lord spoke this word after the resurrection, addressing his disciples: “Be of good cheer, for I have conquered the world.” Next to the head of Christ are the titles of His holy name “IC XC”, and above, also abbreviated, the words “King of Glory”. Next to the cross stand the Mother of God and the Apostle. John the Theologian. At the foot is a vessel in which, according to Tradition, the righteous Joseph of Arimathea collected the Divine Blood.

Above the Crucifixion in the table of contents there is an image of the Holy Trinity, below - the Apostle Andrew the First-Called, who preached Christ to our pagan ancestors. According to Tradition, the apostle was executed on a cross in the shape of the letter X, which is depicted on the flag behind his back. This flag has been a symbol of the Russian Navy since the time of Peter I.

On both sides of the Crucifixion are Russian saints, patrons of the fleet and sailors, St. Mitrofan of Voronezh and St. Arseny Konevetsky.

St. Mitrofan of Voronezh became famous as the wise shepherd of the Voronezh diocese and an implacable fighter against the “enemies of the Holy Cross.” 

rp. Arseny is known for his hermit life on the small island of Konevets in Lake Ladoga. By fasting and prayer, having acquired the gift of healing, expelling demons and help “on the waters,” the saint in 1393 founded the Konevetsky Monastery, which still stands today.

The turnover of the Navy Cross is entirely dedicated to the protection and rescue of those traveling by sea. In the center is a powerful figure of a Guardian Angel with a cross and a sword. He stands on the waves, overshadowing the sailboats, which seem small and fragile next to him. This is the image of the Guardian Angel, the guardian of human souls both at sea and in the storm of everyday passions and temptations.

Next to the Angel are two miracles of Christ. On the left is the miracle of “walking on water.” The apostles were sailing on the sea at night and suddenly saw Christ walking towards them on the water. Peter also wanted to walk on the water, but suddenly he got scared and began to drown. “Jesus immediately stretched out his hand, supported him and said to him: you of little faith! Why did you doubt?

On the right is another miracle, which also speaks of the saving power of faith and the omnipotence of God. When Christ was sailing in a boat with his disciples, a great storm began at sea. The disciples were afraid and began to tell the Lord that they were perishing. “And standing up, He rebuked the wind and said to the sea: Be still, cease. And the wind died down, and there was great silence. And he said to them: Why are you so fearful? How come you have no faith?

God also gives power over the elements of the sea to His chosen saints. One of them is St. Nicholas of Myra (III century). For his amazing (still lifetime) power, capable of taming the elements, people also call him “Nikola Morsky.” The image of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker crowns the reverse of the cross. The lower part depicts his famous miracle of saving a ship in a storm. 

The naval cross is made as an image of visible salvation given to the world by Christ. The Lord, the conqueror of hell and death, made the cross a great sign of Christians waging “invisible warfare,” and an image of the great promise: “To him who overcomes I will give to sit with Me on My throne, just as I overcame and sat with My Father on His throne.” & nbsp;
And he said to them: Why are you so fearful? How come you have no faith?

God also gives power over the elements of the sea to His chosen saints. One of them is St. Nicholas of Myra (III century). For his amazing (still lifetime) power, capable of taming the elements, people also call him “Nikola Morsky”. The image of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker crowns the reverse of the cross. The lower part depicts his famous miracle of saving a ship in a storm. 

The naval cross is made as an image of visible salvation given to the world by Christ. The Lord, the conqueror of hell and death, made the cross a great sign of Christians waging “invisible warfare,” and an image of the great promise: “To him who overcomes I will give to sit with Me on My throne, just as I overcame and sat with My Father on His throne.” & nbsp;
And he said to them: Why are you so fearful? How come you have no faith?

God also gives power over the elements of the sea to His chosen saints. One of them is St. Nicholas of Myra (III century). For his amazing (still lifetime) power, capable of taming the elements, people also call him “Nikola Morsky”. The image of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker crowns the reverse of the cross. The lower part depicts his famous miracle of saving a ship in a storm. 

The naval cross is made as an image of visible salvation given to the world by Christ. The Lord, the conqueror of hell and death, made the cross a great sign of Christians waging “invisible warfare,” and an image of the great promise: “To him who overcomes I will give to sit with Me on My throne, just as I overcame and sat with My Father on His throne.” & nbsp;