Pectoral Cross

Pectoral Cross – essential church supply for Orthodox clergy

The pectoral cross is a distinctive liturgical item worn by Orthodox Christian clergy during church services and sacred ceremonies.

Characteristics

• Worn on the chest, typically over liturgical vestments
• Serves as a sign of priestly or episcopal rank within the Orthodox tradition
• Recognized symbol of faith and ministry in the Orthodox Church

The primary purpose of a pectoral cross is its use as part of clerical attire during Divine Liturgy and other important liturgical functions within the church sanctuary.