Orthodox cross with blackening "The Crucifixion of Christ. The Savior Not Made by Hands. Icon of the Mother of God of the Sign. St. Nicholas" p02984 Onyx

Orthodox cross with blackening "The Crucifixion of Christ. Savior Not Made by Hands. Icon of the Mother of God of the Sign. Saint Nicholas"

Metal: red gold 585"
Average weight: 9.12 g
Length with eye: 4.8 cm
Length without eyelet: 3.2 cm
Width: 2.5 cm
Ear size: 0.9 x 0.5 cm

The front side depicts the Crucifixion of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Above it is the miraculous image of the Savior, one of the most powerful protective symbols of Orthodoxy. On the back in the center is the miraculous image of the Mother of God “The Sign” surrounded by cherubim - the ethereal forces of heaven. This icon became famous for many miracles in Novgorod in the 12th century and is revered as one of the greatest shrines of the Russian land. The raised hands of the Mother of God in prayer mean intercession for people before God, prayer for the world. Below is Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker, the most beloved saint of the Orthodox Church. The saint is revered as a healer of diseases, a patron of travelers, especially by sea, and an assistant in trade, study, and also in the search for a worthy spouse.