Orthodox Crosses

The Cross is a universal symbol of the Christian faith. It is inextricably linked with the Passion, the Sacrifice, and the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, and for this reason it holds profound significance for all the faithful. The Cross is constantly present beside us, accompanying our journey and our spiritual quest, functioning as a sacred symbol that lifts us up and unites us with God.

In our online shop, we offer a wide variety of crosses suitable for every occasion and need. Specifically, our collection includes:

  1. A wide selection of cross necklaces, offered in many designs, materials, and colors.

  2. Handcrafted blessing crosses, meticulously created with attention to detail and fine engravings.

  3. Small car mirror crosses, ideal for daily protection while driving.

  4. Electric lighted crosses.

  5. Wall-mounted crosses featuring the Crucified Christ, available in a variety of designs and decorations. 

In our online shop, within the category of Athonite handicrafts, you will discover a rich and carefully curated collection of cross necklaces, created with reverence for tradition and love for craftsmanship by the fathers of Mount Athos. The materials used vary in order to meet the needs and preferences of all believers. Each creation is made from high-quality materials, ensuring durability and long-lasting strength, even with frequent use. In our collection, you will find neck crosses with thin knots, available in a variety of colors. The craftsmen skillfully combine silk thread with decorative beads, creating distinctive designs such as multicolored prayer-rope necklaces. You will also find Athonite cross necklaces, available in single-color wool versions or bicolor knitted neck cross, silk-thread versions, in multiple shades from classic braided neck crosses to more striking two-color combinations. Special attention is given to the small, elegant crosses that blend silk thread with colorful beads at the center, adding a subtle decorative element, as well as the multicolored handmade crosses made from waxed cord. For those who prefer natural materials, the collection includes wooden neck crosses, crafted from walnut, pine, and boxwood. All wooden crosses are hand-carved and made with prayer. Additionally, you will find engraved metal neck crosses in four finishes, bearing the inscription “Jesus Christ, Lord have mercy,” (in Greek) as well as silver plated neck crosses featuring a raised depiction of the Crucifixion. Completing the variety of handmade crosses are elegant pendants in silver and gold tones, either with a central cross motif or in round form bearing the inscription “IC XC NI KA”. A unique item is the silver pendant with Virgin Mary, in dark brown colour. In our online shop, you can view the complete collection of neck crosses and choose the piece that best suits your preference.

In our monastic online shop, every believer can find wall-mounted crosses, that is crosses designed to be hung on the wall. They are handcrafted by the fathers of Mount Athos and made from high-quality wood to ensure durability and long-lasting strength. One of the most distinctive wall-mounted crosses is the handmade cross with holy items. It is named this way because its four ends contain small storage compartments, carved recesses covered with glass, which hold at the bottom, soil from Mount Athos, on the right side, a ribbon blessed on the Holy Belt of Virgin Mary, on the left, Athonite incense,  and at the top, flowers from the holy monasteries of Mount Athos. A similar piece is the handmade cross with holy items on three ends. At the bottom it contains soil from Mount Athos, on the right a blessed ribbon from the Holy Belt of Virgin Mary, and on the left Athonite incense. At the center of the cross is the Crucified Christ in golden tones, while the lower part bears the inscription “Mount Athos” in gold letters. We also offer a simple wall-mounted cross, without holy items, made from three different types of wood, cedar, cypress, and pine, woods known for their durability and beautiful natural color. Alternatively, you may also consider the wooden cross featuring the Crucifixion of the Lord, depicted using high-resolution silkscreen printing on a durable MDF surface. The silkscreen technique ensures vivid colors, fine detail, and long-lasting quality.

The cross with a base available in our online store is an exceptionally intricate creation, as it combines different construction materials and is illuminated by 20 LEDs. This is a tabletop cross that can also be hung on the wall thanks to the special slot on its back. Its edges are adorned with the inscription “IC XC NI KA”, and the light it emits is gentle and non-disturbing in the dark, as it is specifically designed so that the brightness does not distract, whether in prayer spaces or as a decorative piece in the home.

In our collection, you will find handmade crosses crafted with reverence, prayer, and meticulous attention to detail by the experienced monks of Mount Athos, who follow traditional Athonite techniques. Most of the crosses available originate from workshops and cells of Mount Athos, such as:

  1. Holy Skete of Saint Anne.

  2. Holy Skete of Saint Demetrius.

  3. Holy Cell of Saint John the Forerunner.

  4. Holy Monastery of the Holy Protection.

  5. Holy Cell of the Holy Trinity.

In our online shop, we offer handmade car mirror crosses with a cord, ideal for hanging in the vehicle and providing protection to drivers. The car charms include crosses with or without a tassel at the end, braided designs, as well as charms decorated with beads, allowing you to choose the one that best suits your preferences. These specific charms are also suitable for hanging on children's cribs due to their small size and the attached cord, which makes them ideal for hanging. Examples of crosses include:

  1. Orthodox cross for car mirror, made of silk thread, featuring a metal detail at the center of the cross with the inscription IC XC NIKA.

  2. Knitted cross for the car with Byzantine eagle, handmade on Mount Athos. It is adorned at the center with a metal Byzantine two-headed eagle, while a decorative tassel at the end completes the design harmoniously.

  3. Cross for the car with olive seeds and a black tassel at the end. The olive seeds help the praying person maintain rhythm during prayer, just like knots do.

  4. Christian cross for the car xith Christogram, available in three colors (red, black, and blue). It is decorated with beads and ends in a long tassel made of silk thread.

  5. Charm (fylachto) with Saint Christopher for the car, protector of drivers.