Angelic Schema - Small

Great and Angelic Schema for monks and nuns. It is crafted in a modern embroidery machine with the corresponding symbols on black fabric of excellent quality.
Dimensions: 9 x 10 cm.

The Orthodox monastic Great and Angelic schema is used by the great monks and nuns and symbolizes their second baptism. In the center, as a pedestal, is embroidered with red thread the Cross of Calvary, while on the side are the spear and the sponge, symbols of the Passion of the Lord. On the base ofthe cross, there are embroidered the Greek letters Ξ Ζ, which symbolise the words "Ξύλον Ζωής" that mean "The Tree of Life". Also, there are the initials IC XC NI KA, which stand for "Ιησούς Χριστός Νικά", meaning Jesus Christ Conquers.