Orthodox Cross Tapestries

Greek flag waving on a blue and white pole with a cross

Saint Andrew the Apostle was Jesus Christ's first disciple. He preached the teachings of Jesus around the globe before being crucified on an X-shaped cross in Greece on 30 November 60 AD.

Saint Andrew the Apostle was Jesus Christ's first disciple. He preached the teachings of Jesus around the globe before being crucified on an X-shaped cross in Greece on 30 November 60 AD.

When his execution was ordered by the Roman Emperor Nero, Saint Peter requested to be crucified upside down, as he felt unworthy to die in the same manner as Christ.

When his execution was ordered by the Roman Emperor Nero, Saint Peter requested to be crucified upside down, as he felt unworthy to die in the same manner as Christ.

When his execution was ordered by the Roman Emperor Nero, Saint Peter requested to be crucified upside down, as he felt unworthy to die in the same manner as Christ.

"The place of the skull hath become paradise."

A vector of a Russian crucifix, usually seen in metal and enamel form in throughout Russian Churches and Monasteries.

Saint Francis is known for his ministry to the poor and underprivileged, his care for nature and animals, and founding the Franciscan order. Son of an affluent cloth merchant, St. Francis of Assisi lived in wealth and ease until God used a meeting with a leper to change his heart.

When his execution was ordered by the Roman Emperor Nero, Saint Peter requested to be crucified upside down, as he felt unworthy to die in the same manner as Christ.

When his execution was ordered by the Roman Emperor Nero, Saint Peter requested to be crucified upside down, as he felt unworthy to die in the same manner as Christ.

Saint Andrew the Apostle was Jesus Christ's first disciple. He preached the teachings of Jesus around the globe before being crucified on an X-shaped cross in Greece on 30 November 60 AD.

Saint Andrew the Apostle was Jesus Christ's first disciple. He preached the teachings of Jesus around the globe before being crucified on an X-shaped cross in Greece on 30 November 60 AD.

Saint Francis is known for his ministry to the poor and underprivileged, his care for nature and animals, and founding the Franciscan order. Son of an affluent cloth merchant, St. Francis of Assisi lived in wealth and ease until God used a meeting with a leper to change his heart.

The four crosses surrounding the large center cross represent the four Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The four crosses also are believed to represent the four corners of the earth, in which Jesus desired His word to be proclaimed by His disciples. The large cross symbolizes Christ. Other historians believe that the five crosses together symbolize the five wounds Jesus suffered on the cross. The four small crosses represent the four wounds of Jesus’ hands and feet, while the large cross signifies Jesus’ pierced heart.

Eirene conveys the sense of an inner rest, well being and harmony. The ultimate peace is the state of reconciliation with God, effected by placing one's faith in the gospel. Peace is prophesied to be an essential characteristic of the Messianic kingdom.

Choose faith instead of fear and life will become a lot more fun. This is a slogan that all Christians will resonate with.

A rendition of the Russian Paramand with the English verse around the perimeter in red and white.

Saint Francis is known for his ministry to the poor and underprivileged, his care for nature and animals, and founding the Franciscan order. Son of an affluent cloth merchant, St. Francis of Assisi lived in wealth and ease until God used a meeting with a leper to change his heart.

Saint Francis is known for his ministry to the poor and underprivileged, his care for nature and animals, and founding the Franciscan order. Son of an affluent cloth merchant, St. Francis of Assisi lived in wealth and ease until God used a meeting with a leper to change his heart.

Saint Francis is known for his ministry to the poor and underprivileged, his care for nature and animals, and founding the Franciscan order. Son of an affluent cloth merchant, St. Francis of Assisi lived in wealth and ease until God used a meeting with a leper to change his heart.

Saint Francis is known for his ministry to the poor and underprivileged, his care for nature and animals, and founding the Franciscan order. Son of an affluent cloth merchant, St. Francis of Assisi lived in wealth and ease until God used a meeting with a leper to change his heart.

Holy Mother of God Virgin Mary with baby Jesus icon

Looking from the back of Saints Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Greek Catholic Church is as beautiful as the front. The church was built in 1932 by Ukrainian speaking immigrants. It was the first and remains the only one of its kind in North Carolina. In 2017 was listed on National Register of Historic Places. St. Helena, North Carolina USA. Cynthia

The four crosses surrounding the large center cross represent the four Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The four crosses also are believed to represent the four corners of the earth, in which Jesus desired His word to be proclaimed by His disciples. The large cross symbolizes Christ. Other historians believe that the five crosses together symbolize the five wounds Jesus suffered on the cross. The four small crosses represent the four wounds of Jesus’ hands and feet, while the large cross signifies Jesus’ pierced heart.

Cross of Lord Jesus Christ 8-bit. Pixel art by Cyber Rex.

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Jesus Is Lord

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