{"product_id":"18k-yellow-gold-cross","title":"18k Yellow Gold Cross 009","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"389\"\u003eThis classic Orthodox cross carries a powerful spiritual message through its clean form, sacred imagery, and traditional Church Slavonic inscriptions. Though more restrained in composition, it is deeply rooted in Orthodox symbolism and speaks clearly of Christ’s victory, salvation, and divine protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"946\"\u003eOn the front, the cross bears the image of the Crucifixion of Christ. Around Him appears the traditional inscription\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"522\"\u003eІС ХС НИКА\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e—\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"553\"\u003e“Jesus Christ conquers.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIn Orthodox tradition,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"586\"\u003eІС ХС\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis the abbreviation for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"627\"\u003eJesus Christ\u003c\/strong\u003e, while\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"643\"\u003eНИКА\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emeans\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"664\"\u003e“conquers”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"688\"\u003e“is victorious.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAbove Christ is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"713\"\u003eІНЦІ\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Church Slavonic form of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"785\"\u003e“Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOn the bail appears\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"819\"\u003eЦРЬ СЛАВЫ\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"849\"\u003e“King of Glory,”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eproclaiming that the One crucified on the Cross is also the victorious Lord of heaven and earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"1561\"\u003eAt the bottom of the cross are the skull and bones beneath the Cross. This represents the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1055\"\u003eskull of Adam\u003c\/strong\u003e. According to Christian tradition, Christ was crucified at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1127\"\u003eGolgotha\u003c\/strong\u003e, “the place of the skull,” which was associated with Adam’s burial place. The meaning is that through His Cross,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1294\"\u003eChrist conquers death and redeems fallen humanity\u003c\/strong\u003e. Nearby appears the traditional abbreviation\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1349\"\u003eМЛ РБ\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly understood as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1419\"\u003e“The place of the skull became Paradise.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis is a profound image in Orthodox tradition, expressing that through the Cross, death is overcome and Paradise is opened again to mankind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"2036\"\u003eThe reverse side features\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1602\"\u003eSt. Peter\u003c\/strong\u003e, identified by the inscription\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1650\"\u003eСВ АПЛ ПЕТРЪ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e—\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1678\"\u003e“Holy Apostle Peter.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHe is shown holding the keys, a traditional symbol of his apostolic authority and his role as one of Christ’s closest disciples. Above him, the bail bears the inscription\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"1869\"\u003eСПАСИ И СОХРАНИ\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1879\" data-end=\"1902\"\u003e“Save and Protect.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis beloved prayer is often found on Orthodox crosses as a short but powerful appeal for Christ’s care and protection in daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2403\"\u003eTogether, these sacred images and inscriptions make this cross far more than jewelry. The front proclaims Christ crucified and victorious, while the reverse adds the intercession and witness of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2245\"\u003eSt. Peter\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the pillars of the Church. It is a cross that speaks of faith, courage, protection, and the hope of salvation — a meaningful piece to wear every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18k Yellow Gold\u003cbr\u003ePendant: 56 x 31 mm\u003cbr\u003eBail size: 9.8 x 5.5 mm\u003cbr\u003ePlease note: pendant only; chain sold separately\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProcessing time\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eProcessing time 1-2 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eEach piece is made to order and considered final sale\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dynamis Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40732425453677,"sku":"DGOCP-18k-009","price":17018.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/1370\/3789\/files\/IMG-3052.jpg?v=1724961300","url":"https:\/\/dynamisjewelry.com\/en-ca\/products\/18k-yellow-gold-cross","provider":"Dynamis Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}