The Holy Cross (Pendant in antiqued silver)

Beautiful crucifix with bilateral Design imitation wood, 42 x 78 mm, 925 old silver finishing

The crucifix (from Latin cruci fixus, that is "nailed to the cross") is the artistic representation of the crucified Christ. In contrast to the simple cross the crucifix bears the body of the Crucified One, usually as a plastic representation, but also painted or in combination with the Passion (Arma Christi Cross). It is a symbol of the sacrifice of Christ, that this has brought to the salvation of mankind, according to Christian belief. The crucifix is ​​true with the cross as the most important and most significant symbol of the Christian churches. This importance grew it in the Middle Ages by the numerous examples of Christ Triumphant in churches and cathedrals. Originally the Cross worship were two factors contrary: The resurrection of Jesus Christ was considered the sole focus of salvation and the means of execution of the crucifixion was considered not particularly worth highlighting, since many hundreds of thousands have been executed, or as so shameful that a veneration of the image of this was happening unthinkable. A ridiculously small crucifix from the Roman period applies for a document.