Description
This cross is an ex voto or Milagro artistic cross. Following is info about milagros. "Milagros are small metal religious charms. The word milagro means "miracle". in the not too distant past, these small charms, often depicting arms, legs, praying people, farm animals & a wide range of other subjects were typically nailed or pinned to crosses or wooden statues of various saints like the Virgin Mary or Christ, sacred objects, pinned on the clothing of saint statues, or hung with little red ribbons or threads from altars & shrines. They are also carried for protection & good luck. in Mexico, the use of milagros is connected with an institution known as the manda. This where a person will ask a favor a saint, & then, in order to repay the saint after the favor has been granted, one must make a pilgrimage to the shrine of that saint, & take a milagro & leave it there. These milagros are typically pinned to some object of devotion in the shrine, & often a small prayer of thanks is added, written of a piece of paper. This cross is covered with the milagro religious charms as shown & even on the sides of the cross. This cross measures 6 & a quarter inches tall. Tagged on the back as shown & SHIPS FREE! Thanks for visiting SantasHolidayHoopla! Ex Voto, Cross, Mexican Religious, Milagro, Wall Vintage Art, Religious Decor, Decor
