6 1/4 in. St. Benedict Crucifix Boxed - 79-42500
6 1/4 in. Black painted wood with gold on pewter St. Benedict coins, corpus and INRI.
The main body of the crucifix is made of black painted wood. Black paint can give the wood a sleek and modern appearance while providing durability and protection. The crucifix features gold on pewter St. Benedict coins, indicating that the coins have a gold finish on a pewter base. St. Benedict coins typically bear the image of St. Benedict, known for his protective influence against evil spirits and adversity. Additionally, the crucifix includes a corpus and INRI, both in gold on pewter. The corpus represents the figure of Jesus Christ on the cross, while INRI signifies "Iesus Nazarenus, Rex Iudaeorum" (Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews), the inscription placed on the cross according to the New Testament.