Orthodox cross "Crucifixion. Kazan Icon of the Mother of God" p01843 Onyx

Orthodox cross "Crucifixion. Kazan Icon of the Mother of God" 

Metal: red gold 585"
Average weight: 20.34 g
Length with eye: 5.6 cm
Dimensions of the cross: 4.5 x 3.5 cm
Ear dimensions: 0.7 x 0.4 cm

On the front side, next to the Crucified Savior, stand the holy martyrs Cyprian and Justina. Before his baptism, the Holy Martyr Cyprian was a famous sorcerer, a servant of Satan and his favorite. The cruelty and power of Cyprian terrified people, they feared him and worshiped him as a deity. A miracle happened - the great sorcerer believed in Christ, repented of his sins and entered into a terrible and painful battle with Satan. For this feat, the Lord granted the saint the grace to help people in the fight against the devil. Therefore, in moments of temptation and danger, the Church advises calling on the names of Saints Cyprian and Justina. 

Standing next to the outstretched hands of the Crucified Christ are the holy archangels Michael (left) and Uriel, who have been given the power to help people in the fight against the spirits of evil. They strengthen our holy faith and enlighten our minds with the light of the Gospel. Archangel Michael is depicted with a sword in his hand. He is the military leader of the angelic army, who cast down from Heaven the rebel against God Dennitsa. Archangel Uriel has fire in his hand. He brings God's light to the world and rules over the heavenly bodies.

Above the Crucifixion is the image of the Savior Not Made by Hands. This is a board with the Face of Christ imprinted on it, which He handed to the artist and endowed with His healing power. Since ancient times, this image has been the main protective symbol in Christianity.

At the foot of the cross is depicted the most famous warrior-serpent fighter - the Great Martyr George the Victorious. The serpent in the Christian tradition symbolizes world evil, sin, the king of the Kingdom of Darkness, his princes and servants. Therefore, the victory of a Christian warrior over the serpent is not just a victory of a hero over a monster, but a triumph of the Church over the forces of evil. Saint George, who came to save the princess who was sacrificed to the snake, is a symbol of the salvation of the human soul from enslavement to sin and spiritual death.

Another serpent warrior is depicted on the back of the cross.

This is the Great Martyr Theodore Stratilates. Armed with a sword and prayer, he defeated the serpent that was devouring people and livestock in the vicinity of his hometown of Euchait. For his courage, Saint Theodore was appointed military commander (stratilate) in the city of Hercules, where he led many to the faith of Christ. 

The Kazan icon is the central image of the reverse of the cross. This is one of the most revered icons of the Orthodox Church, a miraculous shrine of Russia, its shield during the invasion of enemies, a barrier from demons for every person.

To the left of the Kazan Icon is the image of the Great Martyr Nikita, called “besogon”, at the top is the image of the defender of the Russian land, Holy Prince Alexander Nevsky.