VINTAGE STERLING SILVER \"925\" HAND-ENGRAVED ORTHODOX CRUCIFIX \"SAVE and PROTECT\" For Sale

The reversebears a hand-engravedinscription of the traditional Slavonic Orthodox prayer meaning \"Save and Protect\" incorporated into the horizontal crossbar, whereas the vertical crossbar is filled with a vine-like motifthat might symbolize the life-giving nature of the Christian Cross, and also refer to the preaching of Christ: \"I am the vine; you are the branches\" (John 15:5).The prayer reminds us that Christ the Savior is with us to save and protect a person wearing the cross from every evil and all enemies visible and invisible.