Πληροφορίες Εκθέματος

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  • Blessing Cross
  • ΙΕΡΑ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΗ ΣΥΡΟΥ
  • It is a metallic or wooden cross, used exclusively by bishops for blessing the congregation. This particular one is made of silver, wood with semi-precious stones. It dates from the 18th century. It uses the filigree technique. Hammered. It is wood-carved and perforated. It bears geometric decoration at the base. On the body, it has plant decoration and coral. Inside the body, there are wood-carved depictions: 1. on obverse: a) Evangelist b) Emperor Constantine the Great c) Saint Helena d) Evangelist e) (in the center) Crucifixion with the inscription [Η ΣΤΑΥΡΩΣ] ιΣ ΤΟΥ Χ(ΡΙΣΤ)ΟΥ 2. on reverse: a) Evangelist b) angel c) angel d) Evangelist e) (in the center) Baptism with the inscription Η ΒΑΠΤΙΣΙΣ ΤΟΥ Χ(ΡΙΣΤ)ΟΥ.

  • Height: 13.50 cm, Width: 7.00 cm, Wooden, Metallic