- The Origin of the Christine Cross
The Christine Cross is a replica of a cross that was
discovered in the tomb where Queen Christine of Denmark
was buried. The Christine Cross is dated to the Byzantine
era during the 11th century. The Byzantine era began
in the fourth century. Emperor Constantine converted
the Roman Empire from paganism to Christianity. He
was later named a saint. During this Byzantine era,
the cultures of Greece, Roman, and Christian are converged
and because of this union, art, jewelry, sculptures,
and architecture flourished.
Much of this artistic achievement is seen in the gorgeous
Byzantine jewelry and Byzantine cross pendants which
have been unearthed in tombs and ruins. The many crosses
discovered from this era give clues as to early Christian
beliefs and practices, as can be seen on the Christine
Cross.
The Design on the Christine Cross
The letters IC XC appear on the front of the cross.
These letters mean "Jesus Christ". On the
top of the Christine Cross, above the head of Jesus,
"King of Glory" is written with the Greek
letters OBCLDXC. Under the cross bar, the letters
NI KA are written which means "conquers".
On the back of the Christine Cross, there is a picture
of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The letters, MuRho Theta
Upsilon which translate, "mother of God".
Bon ThUI is written on the left and right ends of
the cross bar and mean, "help us".
The Christine Cross Today
The relevancy of the Christine Cross has not diminished
since the Byzantine Era. It still carries the same
message to all Christians today as it did to Queen
Christine. It must have been a cherished piece of
jewelry to have been buried with the Queen. Today,
the Christine Cross is still being created for fine
jewelry pieces. The message of Jesus Christ as the
King of Glory is still engraved on the Christine
Cross pendant and the Blessed
Mother of Jesus with the entreaty of "help
us" remains on the cross today.
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