14 KT Gold Maronite Cross Pendant

The Maronite Cross is also referred to as an Antiochene Cross.

The three bars of the Maronite Cross symbolize the titulus at the top for the sign-board, patibulum in the middle for the victims arms, and suppedaneum beneath for the feet.

In addition they symbolize the Holy Trinity and also correspond to the unity of bishops, patriarch and pope.

Syriac poets refer to the cross as the 'Tree of Life' and the leaves or buds at the ends of the arms symbolize the life that flows from the passion of Christ.