Strong Aspects - The Symbols of Christianity

Christianity is the oldest religion which is based on the life and teachings of Jesus having millions of followers. Christianity remains diverse in the Western and Eastern territories. The basic symbol of Christianity is crucifix crosses, sacred heart, vine, dove and rosary. The Nazareth store provides catholic belief items like crosses, bishop pectoral cross, bracelet rosary which are the best items to be gifted to loved ones and family. Christians believe that Jesus as Messiah was anointed to save humanity and hence he sacrificed himself for humanity. This article focuses on aspects symbolizing the aspects of Christianity through symbols.

Crucifix crosses - a basic symbol of Christianity

The crucifix is the symbol that represents Christianity. The graphical representation includes a figure of Jesus and an inscription INRI in Latin on the top. The inscription was written by Pontius Pilates during the events of the death of Jesus and in English means “Jesus the Nazarene, King of the Jews". The versions of crosses are known to exist throughout history. The variations include the Greek cross, Latin cross, Sacred heart cross, Pectoral cross, Jerusalem cross, and cross of Salem. The word crucifix usually means “one fixed on the cross”. Believers often wear the cross in form of a pendant, rosary, or even rosary bracelet with a cross medal.

Rosary - a gift from Blessed Virgin Mary

The word rosary was derived from the Latin word rosarium meaning roses crown or garland of rose. The rosary came into existence in the Middle Ages, which is the reason for the rare mention of the rosary in Bible chapters. It is believed to be presented to St. Dominic by Blessed Virgin Mary herself to preach the teachings of the Lord. Rosary is usually used to chant and count prayers. The prayers include Hail Mary, the Sign of the cross, and Father in Heaven. A typical rosary has 59 beads and 5 decades. The four mysteries associated with rosary prayers are joyous, sorrowful, luminous, and glorious which are related to the life of Jesus and events mentioned in the Bible.

Store collection for sale

The store offers a handcrafted collection of all the Catholic gift items and even funeral urns. The rosary collection is available in colors like agate, onyx, emerald, and sapphire. The wooden rosary is available too with a smooth and authentic finish. The crosses available are in yellow or rose gold embedded with red Swarovski crystals and usually worn by a thin gold cord. The funeral urns and keep safe lockets are crafted with utmost care keeping in mind the emotional value of such items. The rosary is also available in bracelet form which has 10 beads along with a medal and crucifix or cross. 

The chanting of prayers is done in the form of a single decade at a time. The materials used to make catholic rosary beads are glass crystal beads, pearls, metallic beads. The Nazareth store aims in connecting people through spirituality and enlightens everyone about the teachings in Bible. One of the teachings is in which Jesus has said “Love each other as I have loved you. This can be best achieved when we selflessly gift something to our loved ones. So let's put our heart and belief together and stay in touch with the divine and spiritual side of our Lord Jesus.