Jesus Christ Conquers Protection cross necklace Christogram talisman pendant. Holly Month monastery cross on oxidized solid sterling silver. Jesus Crist symbol cross on oxidized sterling silver. A pendant designed by Rafael Santarosa based on the apotropaic symbol in the name of Jesus Crist. It is the abbreviation of the phrase "Jesus Crist is victorious" that comes from the Byzantine religious tradition. The prototype writing in byzantine letters were IC XC NI KA and they used to say it as a prayer and to bare it as a protection shield against evil. On the 4 edges of the cross are engraved the Greek Byzantine capital letters ΚΤ ΠΓ ΑΠ ΜΣΤ (KT PG AP MST) are the first letters of the words that forms the phrase ΚΡΑΝΙΟΥ ΤΟΠΟΣ ΠΑΡΑΔΕΙΣΟΣ ΓΕΓΟΝΕΝ ΑΡΧΗ ΠΙΣΤΗΣ ΜΥΣΤΗΡΙΟΝ ΣΤΑΥΡΟΣ( Kraniou Topos Paradeisos Gegonen Arhi Pistis Mystirion Stavros "The Place of the Skull (Golgotha) has become Paradise The Beginning of the Faith the Mystery of the Cross"), a secret pray of the monks in the Holly Mount Athos that is in use still since around 900 A.D. This mystic pray reminds to the evil forces the win of Jesus Christ against the Ade and the Death and the liberation of humankind, so since the resurrection of our Lord we are unattachable from evil.
SYMBOLISM OF IC XC NIKA
A Greek Cross surrounded by the letters IC XC NIKA as a Christian Symbol
What does this Christian symbol mean?
IC XC NIKA means "Jesus Christ Conquers."
The IC and XC are the first and last letters in the Greek words for Jesus and Christ, respectively. NIKA is connected to the word for victory, which we know from Greek mythology and even consumerism as "Nike."
Where can I find this Christian symbol?
This formula was historically quite popular in the Eastern tradition, appearing frequently on Icons. Also, in traditions using wafers for communion, this formula can sometimes be found stamped on the wafers.
Some denominations throughout history have incorporated this symbol in their denominational imagery, and it will sometimes appear on various vestments, banners, or engravings. It is much more rare in newer artwork since few people are familiar with its significance.
It can also be seen accompanying various forms of crosses such as the Greek Cross on this page or Patriarchal crosses.
Leading a Bible Study with this symbol
Read Romans 8.31-39 and I Corinthians 15.50-58. What does it mean here to be "more than conquerors?" Who is the conqueror? What is conquered?
Next read Psalm 20. What kinds of "victories" do we yearn for? What victory does the Psalmist describe? How are these victories similar to or different from the conquering we find in Romans 8
Finally, read I John 5.1-5. How might this influence your understanding of Christ as conqueror?
Passages like these may come to mind when we see symbols like those found on this page. Are you comfortable with this kind of imagery? Why or why not?
How could I preach using the symbolism of IC XC NIKA?
Similar to the fish, this symbol can be easy to preach because it is a proclamation. This would be a great symbol to use any time you are discussing faith or hope.
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Gift wrapping and packaging
All items are shipped in a hard, jewelry, gift box and are ready to be offered in a linen pouch as gifts. The box is placed in a bubble envelope for shipping.
Care instructions
All jewelry is made from sterling silver 925 or solid 18ct yellow gold and can be worn 24 hours a day.
A bit of care is needed for the gold plated or gold filled items, where continuous contact with detergents or perfumes will gradually fade away the plating.
Shipping
Each item has its own processing time even though for most items I have at least one available for immediate shipping.
All items have free international shipping either with DHL express or with the Greek Postal Service (ELTA),
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Sizing details
Each country has it's own scaling system, so we use many scales on our product listings. If you are not familiar with our sizing please ask.
Ring sizes are in US or French and lengths or widths are in centimeters or inches.
One inch is 2.54cm
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