ANTIQUE c. LATE 19-EARLY 20th CENTURY ORTHODOX CRUCIFIX with PROTECTION PRAYER

Description: Antique medium-sized (approx. 1 5/16" tall with solid bale loop) Orthodox Crucifix pendant featuring ancient "budded" design of the crossbar ends with iconic image of the Crucified Savior (obverse) and Slavonic text of the full version of the traditional Orthodox "Save and Protect" prayer (reverse). Both sides of the pendant are decorated with floral or vine ornaments symbolizing the life-giving nature of the Christian Cross, and also referring to the preaching of Christ: "I am the vine; you are the branches" (John 15:5). The Crucifix appears to have been made from thin sheet of brass or similar historical copper alloy in the late 19th - early 20th century Russian Empire. Crosses of similar design were found in what is today Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Ukraine, and displayed in the Ukrainian Museum of the Cross (please see the last picture for a reference). The item shows significant visible signs of wear and aging consistent with its age, such as reduced quality of artwork, deformations, scratches, dents or chipped off particles of metal, and patches of patina/oxidation. Most of the original thick patina has been removed using a complex procedure of cleaning and polishing. The size of the pendant is shown on the photographs for this listing. The obverse bears an image of the Crucified Savior depicted according to the Orthodox iconographic tradition, with the "INRI" nameplate ("IHЦI" in the Cyrillic transliteration) and the Sacred Name of Jesus inscribed as the ancient "IC XC" Christogram next to Savior's head. The reverse displays Slavonic text of a prayer that appears to be a full version of the brief "Save and Protect" inscription traditionally placed on the reverse of Orthodox "body" Crosses and Crucifixes. The words of prayer incorporated into the crossbars translate as: "Lord, have mercy on me, save and protect". Please examine all photographs carefully and do your own research if necessary. Please note that photographs are an important part of the item's description. The decorative stone and measuring meter are not for sale, and are photographed with the item in order to provide a size reference and artistic background. Please ask all questions before making a purchase. There are no guarantees with the listing because most items are original vintage or antique objects that are quite old. All items are sold "as is" with no returns because of a change of mind offered. Shipping and handling is free for the continental US. International shipping is handled by Ebay. International buyers, please ask your shipping questions, if any, prior to buying. Please note that customs regulations differ from country to country, and it is a buyer's responsibility to ensure that any customs fees or other duties collected by the buyer's country are paid and satisfied in full.

Price: 49 USD

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

End Time: 2024-09-08T12:36:12.000Z

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