Russian Crosses

Russian crosses incorporate Byzantine and Russian religious symbolism. The Russian Orthodox crosses are reminiscent of original 17th, 18th, and 19th century cross pendants. Many of the crosses are design replicas of Russian Old Believer crosses. These Orthodox crosses have Slavonic lettering on the reverse reading from Psalm 68 “Let God arise, let his enemies be scattered…” Many Russian cross pendants  have the St. Andrew cross, also known as the three bar Eastern Orthodox cross or Orthodox cross on the front of the cross pendant. The most popular Orthodox cross is the St. Olga cross. This cross is a 20th century design with the St. Andrew cross on the front and on the reverse inscribed in Slavonic is “Save and Protect”. Gallery Byzantium Russian Orthodox crosses are available in 14kt gold and sterling silver.