On the bottom of this cross, there is the detailed Pieta, the Virgin Mary cradling the dead body of Jesus, Christ's face does not reveal signs of the passion. show the "religious vision of abandonment and a serene face of the Son," it is a particular form of the Lamentation of Christ, a scene from the passion of Christ found in cycles of the life of Christ.
The main crossbeam features IC and XC at the cross ends, on the top inscription and NIKA around the Pieta on the bottom, mean "The King of Glory, Jesus Christ Conquers". This cross emphasis is not on Christ's suffering, but on his triumph over sin and death.
On the end of cross, there is a bud base, also like the Onion Domes, which brings the Russian flavor for this cross, means the Resurrection of Jesus. this cross have the Crucifixion depicted on one side, and the Resurrection on the other, illustrating the understanding of Orthodox theology that the Crucifixion and Resurrection are two intimately related aspects of the same act of salvation.
Large pendant Size: 36mm/1.42 inch x 76mm/2.99 inch; Braided Rope Chain length: 70cm/27.56 inch. This size suits for an adult men, meanwhile it can be a pectoral necklace for women.
It is a great gifts for your husband, boyfriend, dad. You can wear it to pray in holy week. Also It can be a blessings accessories ornament to put this necklace on a car truck rear view mirror hangings or home.