This beautifully crafted Byzantine-styled Tree of Life Jeweled Cross makes a meaningful and inspiring decoration for any home, office, prayer corner, or sacred space. Gift boxed and ready for giving, it features blue crystals, pearlescent accents, and an ornate design symbolizing spiritual renewal and divine connection.
Product Details
- Gift Boxed
- Cross Size: 9" tall × 5 1/4" wide
- Total Length (including chain): 11 1/4"
- Byzantine-styled Icon Cross
- Includes a hanging chain for easy display
Tree of Life Symbolism Across Faith Traditions
Catholic Tradition
In Catholic teaching, the Tree of Life symbolizes:- Eternal life offered by God
- The original harmony of the Garden of Eden
- A foreshadowing of Christ, who restores access to eternal life
- The Cross as the “new Tree of Life,” bringing salvation through Christ’s sacrifice
Eastern Orthodox Christianity
In the Orthodox faith, the Tree of Life holds deep spiritual meaning:
- Seen as a symbol of Christ Himself, who grants life to the world
- The Cross is identified with the Tree of Life because Christ’s death conquers death
- Icons often depict crosses as living trees with branches and vines
- Represents the Kingdom of God, spiritual growth, and transformation through the sacraments
- Appears in Genesis as a tree that grants eternal life
- Used in Proverbs as a metaphor for wisdom, righteousness, and the Torah
- Jewish tradition identifies the Tree of Life with the Torah itself, offering spiritual nourishment
- The phrase Etz Chaim Hi (“It is a Tree of Life to those who hold fast to it”) is recited when the Torah scroll is returned to the ark
- Life, wisdom, renewal, and divine connection
- Humanity’s relationship with God
- The hope of eternal life, spiritual fulfillment, and growth
Orthodox hymns and iconography regularly reflect this rich symbolism.
Judaism
In Judaism, the Tree of Life (Etz Chaim) is a central and ancient symbol:
Tree of Life designs appear throughout Jewish art, manuscripts, and synagogue décor.
Shared Meaning Across Traditions
Despite differences in interpretation, the Tree of Life universally represents:
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