It is usually a metal cross primarily used in holy water blessings and anointing services. Unlike the blessing cross, the holy water cross has a removable base so that it can stand upright on the Holy Altar or any other table. This particular one is made of gilded silver, wood, and semi-precious stones. It showcases filigree work, is hammered, and includes openwork wood carvings. It bears a geometric decoration on the base. Plant decoration on the body casing, semi-precious stones and coral. Inside the body, wood-carved images: 1. On obverse: a) Annunciation, b) Evangelist, c) Presentation at the Temple (Hypapante), d) (in the center) Baptism with a Russian (?) inscription: yyc “c (?), 2. On obverse: a) Doubting Thomas, b) Evangelist, c) Evangelist, d) Resurrection, e) (in the center) Crucifixion.