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2. Cross necklace - Wikipedia

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   [5] [6] Communicants of the Oriental Orthodox and Eastern Orthodox churches are expected to wear their baptismal cross necklaces at all times. [7] [8] Some Christians believe that the wearing of a cross offers protection from evil, [7] [9] [10] while others, Christian and non-Christian, wear cross necklaces as a fashion accessory. [11]

3. Prayer rope - Wikipedia

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   Among Orthodox believers, small 33-knot prayer ropes are frequently worn around the wrist. Some Orthodox may wear a large 100-knot prayer rope around their neck, [ 9 ] However, this is considered incorrect by the vast majority of Orthodox churches; the rope is to always be worn around the left wrist (sometimes also woven between fingers) when ...

4. Christian cross variants - Wikipedia

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   Christian crosses are used widely in churches, on top of church buildings, on bibles, in heraldry, in personal jewelry, on hilltops, and elsewhere as an attestation or other symbol of Christianity. Crosses are a prominent feature of Christian cemeteries , either carved on gravestones or as sculpted stelae .

5. Pectoral cross - Wikipedia

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   Orthodox pectoral crosses are awarded in several degrees (particularly in the Russian tradition): The Silver Cross is awarded to all priests by their bishop on the day of their ordination. This tradition began with the last Tsar, Nicholas II, who awarded a silver cross to every priest in the Russian Empire. Even after the fall of the Romanov ...

6. Prayer beads - Wikipedia

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   Prayer beads are a form of beadwork used to count the repetitions of prayers, chants, or mantras by members of various religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Shinto, Umbanda, Islam, Sikhism, the Baháʼí Faith, and some Christian denominations, such as the Roman Catholic Church, the Lutheran Church, the Oriental Orthodox Churches, and the ...

7. The 50 best Christmas gifts for everyone on your list this year

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   While some people dread gift shopping, I thrive when it comes time to shop for the different people on my list. I love Christmas gift shopping, whether I’m trying to find a gift for my mother-in ...