This cross, crafted in the Byzantine style using the technique of hot enamel, is a unique work of handmade art. Its meticulously detailed ornaments, preservation of symbols, and vibrant colors underscore its distinctiveness. In Byzantium, color was considered as important as words, with each hue carrying its own meaning. Gold symbolized divine light, royal grandeur, power, and heavenly wealth. The red color, symbolizing strength and majesty, imparts nobility and solemnity to the cross.
On the reverse side of the cross, the word "NIKA" is engraved, which translates from ancient Greek as "victory." In Byzantine philosophy, the word "NIKA" on the cross deeply symbolized the triumph of Jesus Christ over mortality and sin, reflecting the idea of the eternal victory of good and light over darkness and evil. It served as a reminder of the enduring hope for salvation and eternal life, expressing the triumph of divine justice and reinforcing faith in the spiritual superiority and divine destiny of humanity, extending beyond temporal and material reality.
Each Bizantium cross is created as a one-of-a-kind piece, making it an especially valuable and unique work of art.