Today in church shops you can find a large number of different decorations with images of saints. Therefore, many Orthodox people have a question: is it possible to wear a cross with other jewelry, or can a pendant in the shape of a cross act as a decorative adornment in modern fashion? The opinion of many experts and fashion designers is contradictory. However, everyone comes to the same opinion. Every person should realize that the cross is a symbol of salvation. Therefore, it must be treated with extreme caution. Such a pendant can be an accessory in different looks, but you need to be able to combine and choose the right decoration for your bow. So as not to harm yourself and not spoil the image.
Is it possible to wear a pendant in the shape of a cross?
If desired, each person can wear a pendant in the form of a cross or with the image of a saint. However, it is impossible to replace a pectoral cross with such decoration. After all, it has a certain power and significance for a person. After all, a child often begins to wear such a talisman from birth, and attaches special meaning to it.Every Orthodox person must have his own sacred talisman, which cannot be worn by another person.
Many people perceive such an accessory not as a holy symbol and amulet, but as an ordinary decoration. Therefore, the issue is not given much attention. Girls and boys wear products every day without wondering whether this can be done. After all, now there is a lot of jewelry of different shapes and textures. Which one can you wear and which one should you discard?
If the pendant in the form of a cross is not sacred, but simple jewelry. It can be worn to create a festive or themed look. Sacred underwear is worn without taking off. It must be under clothing and hidden if possible. It is best if the chain is long so that it can be removed over the neck without unfastening it.
Superstitions about this
There are a lot of superstitions about this. However, not all are true. For those who believe in omens and superstitions, you should pay attention to the following:
- Often girls, in addition to the pectoral cross, also wear pendants with saints around their necks. Priests claim that you can wear icons with a cross at the same time. But only so that the two jewelry are on different chains or threads. This is due to the fact that the cross is the central Orthodox symbol, and icons play only a secondary role.
- You cannot wear a cross with other jewelry at the same time. With this combination, the following rules must be observed: all jewelry must be on separate chains. The jewelry must be made of the same metal as the sacred pendant.
Note: girls are allowed to wear jewelry (beads, pendants, etc.) with sacred symbols.
Does a cross pendant have a place as a decorative element?
If in the old days only Orthodox baptized people wore crosses, now anyone can wear jewelry with such a symbol. Such a product can be an excellent decorative element in different styles and images. However, you should be careful and approach the choice of jewelry and decorations with extreme caution. If a person is superstitious, then you should pay attention to other forms of jewelry.
What modern fashion says
Modern fashion goes beyond the rules. Today, every person has the right to decide for himself what can and cannot be worn on the street. In jewelry stores you can find a variety of products for both girls and boys. There are crosses, pendants, amulet and much more. To complete the look, you definitely need to select the right jewelry. And then passers-by will not be able to take their eyes off you.
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