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Cross - Bulgaria

Posted by Peter Hoesli on November 21, 2014 at 7:15pm
Again, this cross was commissioned prior to a pilgrimage to Jerusalem. The owner got it blessed in Jerusalem. It is a silver case with a wooden relict inside.
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  • Lynn Ardent November 22, 2014 at 3:51am

    Lovely.  Is that a tiny face inside the cross? 

  • Peter Hoesli November 22, 2014 at 5:45am
    Dear Lynn; Yes, or is a face, carved into the wood. I assume that it is a crucifix. Regards. Peter
  • Linda Pastorino December 13, 2014 at 4:21am

        I have had one of these for years too , mine has bone fragment in it. 2463620822?profile=original

  • Peter Hoesli December 13, 2014 at 9:25am

    Dear Linda, 

    I love this unit, especially the bird at the top, what a beauty! With kind regards. Peter

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