BEALIN CELTIC CROSS
This
exquisite solid silver Celtic cross is a miniature
reproduction of a freestanding cross located in Ireland. Our Bealin
Celtic cross is 1 ¾” high by 1” wide. It has a polished back, stamped
sterling. The front of the cross is antiqued.
This cross comes with a loop on the back so that it can be worn as a pendant. A chain can be ordered separately. CLICK HERE
$39.98 USD
This cross comes with a loop on the back so that it can be worn as a pendant. A chain can be ordered separately. CLICK HERE
$39.98 USD
BEALIN CELTIC CROSS
Westmeath, Ireland
In
Celtic Christianity, God is seen in every facet of life and nature.
All is sacred, trees, animals, hills and springs alike. This viewpoint
can be seen in the intertwined animals in their visual arts such as the
Book of Kells. The Bealin Cross has similar patterns of animals. On
the arms of the cross are key patterns. The Celts, unlike everyone else
doing key patterns at the time, put them at a diagonal. The knot work
at the top of the cross is a triad, which symbolizes the Trinity. This
cross has been dated at about 800. An inscription on the opposite side
reads. Pray for Tuathgall who caused this cross to be made. An abbot
of Clonmacnois of this name died in 810 where the cross is thought to
have originated.