Russian Orthodox Silver Crucifix Cross Pendant “Save and Protect” Spasi i Sokhrani

The front shows the crucified Christ with a halo beneath the IНЦІ titulus. Radiating rays fill the centre of the cross, and the skull and crossbones of Adam (Golgotha) sit at the foot. The edges are finished with a fine beaded border.

The reverse carries the traditional Orthodox prayer inscription «Спаси и Сохрани» (“Save and Protect”) on a textured stippled background.

• Material: solid silver

• Length: approx. 3 cm (excluding bail)

• Weight: 2.37 g

• Origin: Russia

In good pre-owned condition with natural patina that highlights the relief detail. No box and chain included.

Please see photos for full condition. Ships carefully packaged from the UK.

About this piece

This is a traditional Russian Orthodox pendant cross, cast in solid silver and executed with fine devotional detail. The obverse depicts the crucified Christ with a halo beneath the IНЦІ titulus, radiating rays filling the cross’s centre, and the skull and crossbones of Adam at the foot—a classical Byzantine iconographic arrangement—all finished with a delicate beaded border. The reverse bears the Orthodox prayer «Спаси и Сохрани» (