#22- This is an Old Believers cross

Description

This cross is shaped to represent the wings of the Seraphim, the most important angles, and the caretakers of God’s throne. The bail at the top of the cross has three rings which symbolize the Holy Trinity. The eight ended Golgotha cross with the spear and vinegar stick is on the front. The monogram uPbC [King of Glory] is at the top. The monograms IC XC [Jesus Christ] are below that. Above the main cross beam are the monograms for “The sun hid its light and the moon turned into blood” Below the main cross beam are the monograms for “Before Thy cross we bow down O Master, and Thy Holy Resurrection we glorify”. Adam’s skull in the cave is at the foot of the Golgotha cross. The back of the cross has the first verse of Psalm 68 “Let God arise, let His enemies be scattered, also let those that hate Him flee before Him. Circa 1650