Agios Dimitrios & Estavromenos – Monastic Neck Cross – Gold Plated Silver

Description

Neck Cross Agios Dimitrios – Crucified, made of solid silver 925º and decorated with gold details

The neck cross Agios Dimitrios is another collectible cross. It has been made with the blessing of Mount Athos Monk who has as a handiwork the construction of these unique masterpieces from solid silver and gold.

Neck Cross – what does it depict?

On the front side and in the center of the composition, the Patron Saint of Thessaloniki, Agios Dimitrios, is depicted in front of him and with full military dependence.

With his right hand he holds a javelin, in his left he has a sword while wearing armor and tunic. His head is surrounded by a relief halo and from his left shoulder hangs a small round shield.

In the background, the embossed monastic motifs stand out, which have been worked with attention to detail, while the cross around the perimeter is decorated with solid gold.

Neck Cross – back view

The reverse shows the Crucifixion of the God-Man, an event of paramount importance for the Orthodox Church. Christ is depicted hanging on a cross with closed eyelids and a halo carved around His head. On the vertical beam of the cross, at the top, there is an inscription with the large letters “INBI” (Jesus of Nazarene, King of the Jews). Christ is pierced with a spear in the side while blood and water flow.

The Holy Lance with which the Roman Centurion Longinus pierced Christ in the ribs is depicted to the left of the Cross. On the right is the sponge with which Jesus was watered with bile and vinegar.

The golden details around the Cross give it unique elegance and grace.

Materials: Gold & Silver

Dimensions: 1.9 x 3.1 cm.