This beautifully crafted wooden Orthodox Crucifix features the sacred icon of the Crucifixion of our Lord Jesus Christ in the traditional Byzantine style. At the center is Christ on the Cross, surrounded by icons of the Most Holy Theotokos and Saint John the Theologian, who stood faithfully at the foot of the Cross. Above is the icon of Christ Pantocrator, reminding us that the Crucified One is also the Lord of Glory.
Rich in symbolism and traditional Orthodox iconography, this crucifix reflects the deep theology of the Church — the victory of life over death and the triumph of the Resurrection. The base depicts Golgotha with the skull of Adam, signifying Christ’s redemption of all mankind.
Made of wood and designed for wall display, this sacred piece is ideal for a prayer corner, home, or chapel, serving as a constant reminder of Christ’s sacrificial love and saving Passion.
• Traditional Byzantine Orthodox crucifix design
• Icon of the Crucifixion of Christ at the center
• Icons of the Theotokos and Saint John the Theologian
• Icon of Christ Pantocrator above
• Golgotha with the skull of Adam at the base
• Made of wood
• Designed for wall display
• Keyhole on the back for easy wall hanging
• Suitable for a prayer corner, home, or chapel
Approximate size:
Height: 8 inches - 20.3 cm
Width: 5.9 inches - 14.9 cm
• For indoor use
• Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth
• Keep away from excessive moisture and direct sunlight
Beautiful
Excellent craftsmanship. God Bless
This is the first crucifix I have ever owned. I hope it will bring me and my home protection. I like the Greek lettering. It makes it look very professional, intelligent, and foreign. This cross has left great comfort to my heart already. The wood from the picture under the feet of Jesus makes me think of Ukrainians that are forced to live ascetic lives. Hopefully, they will also be comforted by crucifixes like this one, too.
Lastly, I would like to add a few quotes here too.
This cross is the artistic representation of the objective fact that “He sacrificed His life for the sake of ungrateful man” and “for the salvation of select souls” (Ephraim, 2020, p. 268).
Here are a few quotes that I find relevant to this cross:
Let us be crucified together, let us breathe our last together, so that we may also be risen together and live together. "If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross every day." If anyone loves Me, let him follow Me, for everything is rubbish, more illusory than dreams. "Riches do not remain; glory does not accompany one to the other world; for when death strikes, it obliterates them all." Theology-true theology-is not gained in universities, but rather by despising the world and by living in a quiet and peaceful place far from the world's noise and turmoil, with a program of prayer and asceticism (Ephraim, 2020, p. 79).
References:
Ephraim, Elder. (2020). Counsels from the Holy Mountain: Selected from the letters and homilies of Elder Ephraim (2nd ed.)
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Such beautiful detail! Can tell it was made with prayer and adoration. ❤️
