Silver Cufflinks with Constantine Cross

Description

Clerical Cufflinks from Mount Athos made of 925 silver with the Constantine Cross.

Constantine Cross – What It Represents:

The history of this unique piece of jewelry began when Saint Helena discovered the True Cross, split it into two parts, leaving one part in Jerusalem and bringing the other to Constantinople. The shavings that fell from the splitting mixed with other precious metals, and from the final fusion, Constantine coins were minted. This explains the shape of the coin as a charm, resembling the currency of that time.

The Constantine Cross took its name from the Emperor and depicted Constantine and Helena on one side, and the cross with “Jesus Christ Conquers” (ICXC NIKA) on the other.

Nowadays, the Constantine Cross is often given at the birth or baptism of a child, or as a gift to loved ones as a charm. Beyond being a simple charm, they are believed to have miraculous properties. They are placed alongside icons, and in many parts of Greece, the faithful bring them to churches every Holy Thursday to have them blessed.

Dimensions: 2 cm

Weight: 18 g