Silver cross "Guardian Angel" 131965 Onyx

Silver cross "Guardian Angel"

Metal: 925" silver
Average weight: 5.2 g
Height with eye: 4.1 cm
Height without eye: 2.9 cm
Width: 1.7 cm
Ear size: 0.7 x 0.5 cm

The Guardian Angel is depicted on the front of the cross. The Angel of the Great Council is one of the symbolic names of Christ. It served as the source for the image of Christ as an Archangel. In the form of the Angel of the Great Council, Jesus appears before us as a heavenly ruler and at the same time as a protective Angel and supreme judge. In his right hand he holds a cross - a sign of obedience to Christ and following His commandments. In his left hand he holds a sword: with it he repels the attacks of demons trying to capture the human soul.

The Guardian Angel is presented in human form with large wings. The angel's mighty wings symbolize the speed with which he carries out God's commands, and the small ribbons at his ears - toroki, or rumors - show that he always hears His voice. Each person has his own Guardian Angel, who is given to him by God in Baptism and who is always invisibly next to him. The service of the Guardian Angel is not only to protect a person, but to contribute to the salvation of his soul for eternal life. Therefore, Guardian Angels spiritually instruct a person in faith and piety and pray to God for him.

The image of the Savior Not Made by Hands, above the head of the Archangel, symbolizes the earthly hypostasis of Christ, as well as the Great Legacy left by the Teacher. Thus, the combination in one icon of two images of the Lord Jesus contains a narrative about two main milestones of his life: short - on earth and eternal - in Heaven.

On the back: Prayer in Church Slavonic to the Guardian Angel "Angel of God, my holy Guardian, keep my life in the passion of Christ God, strengthen my mind in the true path, and wound my soul to the love of heaven." .