Description
Russian Orthodox Openwork Small Necklace Pendant GUARDIAN ANGEL Materials: Sterling Silver 925 Grade, 24 Karat Gold Plated, Blackening Average weight: 1.6 grams Size: 19 x 11 mm (including the bail) Technique: casting, gilding, blackening, handmade. Symbolism and application of the item This small, round icon bears a full image of the Guardian Angel, who is ...standing on the cloud and holding the Lord's Cross in his right hand, and a sword in his left hand. On the top of the icon in the form of a monogram are written two letters A and X (Guardian Angel), crowned with a cross. The icon is made in the style of the Old Believer cut-through casting. The absence of a background gives the icon airiness and enhances the meaning of the round frame as a universal sphere. According to Church Tradition, at baptism, each person is given a Guardian Angel by the Lord, who throughout his life helps a Christian on his thorny path to holiness, protecting him from the wiles of the devil. We also followed the tradition that exists in small icon sculptures, when the figures of the saints had childish proportions. This was due to the small size of the image, in which childish proportions are much more expressive. But at the same time, the symbolism was also present here, for "whoever does not receive the Kingdom of God as a child will not enter into it" (Mark 10.15). Belief in the Guardian Angel has been known since the Old Testament times. Widespread veneration of the Guardian Angel arose in the 16th century. This is due to the strengthening during this period of the personal principle in the religious consciousness of a Christian and the actualization of the theme of the Last Judgment. After all, it is the Guardian Angel who helps the soul, separated from the human body, to overcome the airy ordeals on the way to the Kingdom of Heaven. Since the XVI century. By the second half of the 17th century, the iconography and hymnography dedicated to the Guardian Angel are finally formed. On the back side of the icon, you can find prayer to the Guardian Angel written in old Church language. It can be translated like this: " Holy Guardian Angel of God, pray God for me." This icon pendant can be a nice gift at the baptism. Why should you buy this item?
- It is so nice to have Guardian Angel at your heart;
- This icon pendant is very comfortable to wear;
- All the details are perfect.
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