Lead cross with an engraving of the crucified Christ
Casted lead pectoral cross, on the face side a Greek inscription ZOE-I(ESU)S-CH(RISTO)S-FOS-NIKA is engraved meaning „Light-Jesus-Christ-Life-Conquers“, on the back side there is an engraved motive of the crucified Christ with the protecting hand of an angel. It is the only one cross of this kind found on the whole territory of Great Moravia; it probably belonged to a man from Byzantine religious sphere. It was found in a dwelling being part of the sacral centre connected with the activities of the archbishop Methodius.
Provenance: Uherské Hradiště, site Sady „Špitálky“, settlement at the church centre, house n°2.
Date: 9th century
Size: 4,0x2,7 cm
Storage: Moravian Museum, Brno, CZ