The front side of the cross depicts the Crucifixion of our Lord Jesus Christ. On the back is written the initial verse of the protective prayer to the Honorable Cross of the Lord. This prayer is read in danger, and also carried with oneself for protection from evil forces.

The front side of the cross depicts the Crucifixion of the Lord Jesus Christ. Above the cross are written the words of the Canon to the holy and life-giving Cross of the Lord: “O life-giving Cross, be thou my fortress, and victory, and shield, and an invincible wall, driving away demons, and extinguishing thoughts, and preserving my mind.” In the center on the back is the image of Archangel Michael. The Archangel of the Heavenly Host wages an irreconcilable war against the forces of evil, guards the gates of heaven and protects the souls of people. On both sides of Archangel Michael there are images of Saints John Chrysostom and Basil the Great. Saint John is one of the three ecumenical hierarchs, compilers of the Divine Liturgy. He became famous for his sermons, for which he received the nickname Chrysostom. Holy Archbishop Basil the Great (329-378) - Ecumenical Teacher and one of the Fathers of the Church. The saint led a strict, ascetic lifestyle, possessed supernatural insight and the gift of working miracles. The famous theologian, fighter against heresies, is known as the author of one of the Liturgies of the Orthodox Church and many prayers. At the top is the image of the Mother of God “The Sign”, famous for many miracles in Novgorod in the 12th century. It is revered as one of the greatest shrines of the Russian land. The raised hands of the Mother of God in prayer mean intercession for people before God, prayer for peace.

On the front side of the icon, made in the form of a shield covering a cross, a Guardian Angel is depicted. This is an Angel who is given to every person in Baptism for the care and protection of his soul. The Guardian Angel is constantly next to a person, helping, protecting and instructing him, and after death accompanies his soul through ordeals. On the back is a prayer to the Guardian Angel.

The ornament of the ring is formed by pomegranate tree branches. The pomegranate is a symbol of God's blessing and heavenly love, and also the image of the Church: its numerous grains hidden under a single shell represent the people gathered in Christ. A burst pomegranate is a sign of merciful sacrificial love that the Church pours out into the world.

The ornament of this ring is built of eight-petalled rosettes inscribed in a circle, which are interconnected by shoots of vegetable braid. This is one of the most ancient principles of ornament construction. Rosettes, consisting of two four-pointed elements, symbolize the Christmas star, the Mother of God, the image of the connection of earth and Heaven; in an ornamental context, it is a sign of the life-giving connection of man with God. The prayer of the Mother of God is written on the inside of the ring: "Holy Mother of God, save me."

The poetic image of a blossoming and at the same time fruitful olive branch that adorns the ring is built on the pictorial images of ancient Russian literature, where the faith of Christ is compared with the fragrant flowers of the Tree of Life, the branches with images of repentance and pure prayer, and the fruits on the branches with the virtues of love, humility, poverty, obedience , hope... A prayer is written on the inside of the ring: "Holy Mother of God, save me."

The ring is ornamented with twisted shoots woven together, which blossom into three-petalled krinas. The motif of a sprout and a blossoming lily bud symbolizes the birth in the human soul of Christian virtues: faith, hope and love. The “spiritual crowns” of the human soul are woven into the “wood” of the Church of Christ, abounding in many colors of virtues, where a person finds spiritual salvation, conciliar unity with Christ and the Most Holy Theotokos. “Holy Mother of God, save me,” is written on the inside of the ring.

On the ring is placed the most common ornament in Byzantium, which has ancient eastern roots: palmette "Byzantine flower". Palmette resembling a heart with a cruciform sprout inside is interpreted as a heart that flourished with love for the Lord. It symbolizes the resurrection and immortality of the souls of those in whose hearts "Christ has taken up residence." The Jesus Prayer is written on the inside of the ring: "Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me."

The ring depicts the oldest “basic” ornament: cruciferous flowers folding into circles. In paganism, this pattern was a symbol of the continuity of the movement of the sun and moon, where the cross denoted the sun, and the circle denoted the lunar day. In Christianity, the circle became a sign of God and eternity, and the cross became a symbol of Christ. Such an ornament began to be comprehended as an image of union with God and eternal life in Christ. “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me,” is written on the inside of the ring.

The floral ornament that adorns the ring is made up of eight-pointed inflorescences, the so-called "Mother of God stars" and three-petal lily buds, symbolizing the Holy Trinity. “Most Holy Theotokos, save me,” is a prayer-appeal to the Most Pure Mother of God, so that by Her prayers she will help us unite with God in eternal life.

Saint George is one of the most revered saints in the Christian Church. In Russia, he is known as Yuri or Yegoriy, the patron saint of warriors, an assistant in peasant labor, a protector in trouble, a spiritual assistant in an invisible battle with the forces of evil.

On the front side of the cross is the Crucifixion of our Lord Jesus Christ. On the back is a flourishing Cross, a symbol of the new, heavenly life that the Lord gave us with His resurrection.

Crucifixion of Christ.Small icon. A prayer is written on the back side of the icon. On the reverse side, the Guardian Angel is depicted in the center. Around it are placed the Kazan icon, the holy blessed Matrona of Moscow and Xenia of Petersburg, below -

Miracle workers are revered as a model of Christian marriage. The holy spouses carried love for each other through many worldly trials and became famous for their piety and mercy. They died on the same day and hour on June 8 (25), 1228. The bodies of the

On the front side of the cross is the Crucifixion of our Jesus Christ. On both sides, the Holy Apostles Pavel and Peter stand before Him in the deesis (prayer for people). Above is the Holy Trinity. This is the image of the Triune God, who appeared in the

On the front side of the cross is the Crucifixion of our Jesus Christ. At the top of the Cross, weeping angels kneel, which can often be seen on the icons of the Crucifixion. On the back is the first line of the troparion to the Life-Giving Cross: "Save,

Kasper icon of the Mother of God. The Archangels Gabriel and Michael. Small icon.

St. Panteleimon. Small icon.On the back of the image is a prayer.

Crucifixion of Christ. Orthodox cross.