Virgin of Vladimir Mother of God
This famous icon was painted by the evangelist Luke himself. It had been brought to Russia at the beginning of the 12th century as something special to Prince Mstislav russian crosses. Russian Orthodox Church recognized the icon as miraculous after it helped stop the invaders of Moscow three times. You can see the original Virgin of Vladimir by visiting the St. Nicholas church museum at the Tretyakov Gallery in Tolmachi.
The Holy Trinity Icon (Troitsa)
Andrei Rublev painted this famous icon in the 15th century for the iconostasis of the Trinity Cathedral. Over 600 years, the Troitsa Icon (also called The Hospitality of Abraham) has been renovated five times. Following the restoration in 1919, the original author’s layer painting was rediscovered. Now the icon is stored and displayed in the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow.
Mother of God of Kazan
The original icon was delivered to Russia in the 13th century from Constantinople. It had been later present in the ashes in 1579 following a fire destroyed Kazan; the Virgin Mary appeared to a lady, Matrona, discovering where the icon was hidden. Today, the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God is one of Russia’s most famous prayer icons.
You can get exquisitely handcrafted silver-plated icons of the Mother of God of Kazan, the Holy Trinity, the Virgin of Vladimir, and many other miraculous icons in the Andcross orthodox icon store.
Russian Orthodox Silver Crosses
Orthodox Crucifixion manifests the notion of salvation and rebirth to a fresh life through torment and suffering. Initially, the emphasis was on the physical areas of the suffering of Christ, but later, Orthodox Christians supported the Crucifixion with an even more victorious meaning.
From the symbol of ancient Roman execution, the Crucifixion converted into a sign of triumph and victory.
Orthodox Christians carry or wear silver crosses from baptism and throughout life. The look and shape must be correct and in keeping with the Orthodox Church canons.
According to the Orthodox church canons, the six-pointed shape of the Russian crosses represents our universe. A short diagonal bar at the foot of the cross serves as a measuring “scale” of the person’s righteousness. It pulls one individual down under the weight of sins. After repentance, it lifts him to the Kingdom of Heaven.
The seven-pointed cross has both the foot diagonal bar and the upper crossbar and is most commonly on the domes of Russian Orthodox churches.
The eight-pointed Orthodox cross became widespread in the 14th century. Based on legend, the most effective bar was nailed to the cross as a scroll inscribed in Hebrew, Greek, and Latine languages. The mother of Emperor Constantine allegedly discovered the original scroll.
The pectoral cross pendant occupies the leading devote the hierarchy of Christian religious accessories. Sterling silver crosses are worn each day: hidden under clothes, they protect from evil and temptations. For Christians, the exterior beauty of the cross is never as crucial as its religious meaning. Parents often present their babies with a sterling silver cross for baptism. From ab muscles beginning of our life path, we truly need the protection of the God Almighty.
All silver crosses represented in our Orthodox online store catalog conform to the canons of the Russian Orthodox Church.
Take a look at our assortment of solid and plated sterling silver crosses, unique and custom handmade pendants, and large crosses.