Sculpture, Bassorilievo Croce Di Caravaca - 25 cm - marble powder

A particular sculpture representing the Cross of Caravaca in all its uniqueness, completely hand-finished. The Cross of Caravaca (or Santísima y Vera Cruz) is a famous religious symbol and protective amulet originating from the Spanish town of Caravaca de la Cruz, in the Murcia region. Considered a Lignum Crucis, Catholic Christian tradition holds that the original relic kept in the basilica of the same name contains fragments of the true wood of the cross on which Jesus Christ was crucified. The history of the cross dates back to the 13th century (specifically 1231), during the height of Moorish domination in Spain. According to legend, a Catholic priest named Chirinos was imprisoned by the Muslim king Abu Zeid. The sovereign forced him to celebrate a Mass out of curiosity, but near the improvised altar the priest realized he did not have a crucial element: the crucifix. It was at that moment that two angels descended from heaven, bringing a cross with a double horizontal arm, allowing the rite to proceed. Impressed by the miracle, the sovereign converted to Christianity along with his court. The sculpture is suitable for enriching places of prayer or worship, libraries, or classroom interiors. A careful shipment of the item with package tracking is provided. No reserve!

Estimate:$165.35

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