100% Pure Silver ORTHODOX CROSS PENDANT. Rustic finish. Made in America. hand forged in Montana. .999 Fine Silver.

Beautiful hand crafted , 100% fine silver, Orthodox cross pendant.

Nothing is pre-made and ready to ship, Everything is made to order, current wait time is 2-3 weeks. Thank you for your patience!

As the owner and artisan of Blackbeard Smithy in Bigfork, Montana, I take pride in bringing raw materials to life through traditional craftsmanship. This handmade silver cross pendant begins its journey as fine silver, carefully selected for its purity and quality.

Each one comes on a complimentary adjustable , 3mm brown leather necklace so it is ready to wear. You can replace the leather cord with your own chain if you choose. The loop on the pendant can fit most chain clasps.

They are strong and sturdy and will last a lifetime!

Approx. weight of the pendant is 18 grams.

Meaning of the Orthodox Cross Design:
Top Beam – A small horizontal bar that represents the sign Pilate nailed above Jesus, reading "INRI" ("Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews").
Middle Beam – The main horizontal bar where Jesus’ hands were nailed.
Bottom Slanted Beam – This slanted footrest (suppedaneum) has deep symbolism:
The left side (slanted down) points to the unrepentant thief.
The right side (slanted up) points to the repentant thief, symbolizing salvation.

Historical Background:

Early Origins:
The Orthodox cross design began appearing in Byzantine Christian art around the 6th century. The slanted footrest was a common feature in Eastern crucifixion depictions, especially from the 9th century onward.

Slanted Footrest Meaning:
Some interpretations say it reflects how Christ’s body slumped on the cross; others see it as a symbolic judgment—a visual of heaven vs. hell, good vs. evil, or salvation vs. condemnation.

Spread to Slavic Lands:
The cross became prominent in Slavic Orthodox Christianity, especially in Russia, Serbia, and Bulgaria, after the Christianization of Kievan Rus’ in 988 AD. It’s now a defining symbol of the Russian Orthodox Church.

So many look upon the Cross and yet hold on to the burden of past hurts, pain, and problems. They don’t belong to you any longer – Jesus has taken them. The debt is paid. Look to the Cross and receive your salvation.

The Cross is a symbol of love.
Christ died for sinners. He died for people who had lost their way. He did not die because it was forced upon him. It was a choice. A choice made in love.
But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners (Romans 5:8).
Jesus still loves sinners. He came and gave his life for them. The message of the Cross remains a gift of love to those undeserving. Above all, the Cross is a symbol of love