Mt. Athos Cross (Byzantine Cross) (Greek Orthodox Cross) (Orthodox Cross) (Gold)

Description

Solid Yellow Gold

Dimensions: 3/4″ wide by 1 3/8″ high

This Byzantine cross was designed on Mt. Athos, the monastic center of Greece, from ancient types. On the front of the cross is the image of the crucified Christ with the Virgin Mary (left) and St. John the Evangelist (right). The letters on the top of the cross are Latin INRI for “Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews”. An image of the Virgin Mary appears on the back with the letters Mu Rho (Mother) and Theta Omicron/Upsilon (of God). At the base of the cross appears AG OPOC (Holy Mountain). This cross is a beautiful Greek Orthodox cross with ancient symbolism.