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Orthodox wooden cross for car and house blessing, 8 x 5 cm, made in Greece

A Cross Above the Door: The Orthodox Custom of Blessing Your Home and Car

Why Orthodox families hang a blessed cross in the doorway, the car and the prayer corner, and how to bring this old custom into your own home.
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Three Bars and a Slanted Footrest: Reading the Orthodox Cross in Your Home

Why does the Orthodox cross have three bars and a slanted footrest? Discover what each part means, how a wooden cross is made, and where to place one in your...
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Orthodox wooden hanging cross with metal crucifix icon for car and prayer corner
Saint Nina Orthodox wooden baptism cross

Why Orthodox Christians Wear a Cross — and the Story Behind Saint Nina's Vine Cross

For an Orthodox Christian the cross is a confession of faith, a shield, and a daily reminder of Christ. Discover the meaning of the cross and the story of Saint...
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