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Antiochian Orthodox Baptismal Crosses: -Solid 14kt Gold or Sterling Silver in M , L, XL - For him or her Simply Beautiful ! Medium : approx. 11/16” w x 1 - 3/16” h ( 17.5 mm x 30.2 mm ) Large : approx. 7/8” w x 1 - 3/8” h ( 22.2 mm x 35 mm ) Xtra-Large : approx. 1” w x 1 - 10/16” h ( 25.4 mm x 41.3 mm ) Solid 14kt Gold : ( Chains NOT included ) or Sterling Silver Baptismal Cross : ( Chains NOT included ) ( Chain NOT included ) Delivered in a jewelry bag inside a gift box. This Christian cross design features trefoil ends symbolic of the Holy Trinity typical of late 19th and early 20th century Greek baptismal crosses. The geometric shapes present throughout the cross reflect details found in early Byzantine cross and Byzantine jewelry designs. This Orthodox cross design is commonly found on service books and publications of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church. ...So Elegant! ------------------------ One of the most common Christograms in Orthodoxy, “IC-XC” is a prevalent abbreviation derived from first and last letters from the Greek words for “Jesus” (“IHCOYC”) and “Christ” (“XPICTOC”). It also appears as a hand gesture in numerous icons, with the pinky finger representing the “I,” the thumb and ring finger touching to form a “C”, and middle and pointer fingers positioned to form an “X.” This gesture has been adopted by clergy when giving blessings. Interestingly, there is further symbolism hidden within this gesture. “[T]he three fingers of Christ – [which spell] out “I” and “X” – confess the Tri-unity of God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The touching finger and thumb of Jesus not only spell out “C”, but attest to the Incarnation: to the joining of divine and human natures found in the body of Jesus Christ.” IC XC is often accompanied by the Slavonic letters for the word NIKA, which derives from the Greek word meaning “victory” or “conquer.” NIKA comes from Greek mythology’s Nike, the goddess of victory. The general budded cross design of our Greek Baptismal Cross is also an ancient symbol. The closed buds at the ends of a budded cross signify a beginning – a flower that has yet to bloom or, more symbolically, a new, unexplored faith. For this reason, the budded cross is often used as a baptismal cross to symbolize this ancient Christian faith. ----------------------------------------- Shipping : -All shipping will be insured and will require a signature of receipt ! - Shipping location must be ebay verified! N o Exceptions! Dear Buyers, PLEASE BE PATIENT for your packages to be shipped and to arrive ! We have upto 10 business days for our 100% volunteer staff , working hard, as fast as they can to fulfil your order along with ALL the other orders in the order that they were received. Your purchase will be EXPEDITED , via " PRIORITY MAIL " postage that is included in your purchase. Keep in mind : Any mailing delays are due to USPS ( or other mail carrier ) and that WE have NO control over the mail: the shipping, and the scanning of the packages . We will be happy to help you sort out any issues but are NOT responsible for these issues out of our control! Please remember: Any and all " Import taxes & duties " are the buyer's responsibility ! Thank You for your understanding and patience. - Free Local Pickup in DFW area! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Instead of clicking " buy it now ", - Click " Add to cart " to combine your purchases and shipments! ----- Please see our other items for sale : www.ebay.com/str/stsch-orthodox-bookstore ----------------------------------------------------------- We're building a new church! If you would like to help , please donate to: Saints Constantine & Helen Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church