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THE INSPIRATION
The passage of the Gospel āBlessed are those who have not seen Ā and have believedāJohn 20:29, as interpreted by āCaravaggioā (1571 ā 1610), gives life to a work symbolically representing the Holy Faith.
THE CRUCIFIX
Antiqued Gold plated finish.Ā On the front side features the four Evangelists, who narrated the Life and the Works of Jesus. On the back side the four Evangelists emblems and the āChrist Pantocratorā in the center. āWe did not follow cleverly Ā devised Ā myths when we Ā made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we had been eyewitnesses of his majestyā Peter 2:16 āBut these are written that you may (come to) believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that through this beliefyou may have life in his nameā John 20:31
THE CENTERPIECE
Antiqued Gold plated finish.Ā The Ā picture āThe Incredulity of Saint Thomasā (1600 ā 1601) by Caravaggio sets the backdrop for the reproduction of the Holy Door of the Ā Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican, where its opening symbolizes the āDoor of Faithā introducing to a Life in Communion with God, (ref. Acts 14:27), āPorta Fideiā (Door of Faith) is the title of the Apostolic Letter by His Holiness Benedict XVI
THE BEADS
7mm clear faceted Bohemian glass beads - 7mm topaz color faceted Bohemian glass Our Father beads.Ā The Rosary Beads reflect the Vatican colors, symbolizing Faith preserved through the Holy Father: āAnd so I say to you, you are Peter, and upon this Ā rock I will build my church, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against itā Matthew 16:18
FINISH
Antique Gold.
SIGNATURE
Ghirelli Branding Bar shows authenticity and Made In Italy Quality Assurance.
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