Sterling Silver Chi Rho Necklace Pendant (Two Sizes)

Our sterling Chi-Rho necklace pendant features one of the earliest symbols of Christ. The image is arranged as a monogram, comprising the first two letters, XP, of the Greek word ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ (Christos). First presented publicly in the fifth century, it has been found in catacomb inscriptions of the second century. The "A" and "Ω" likely added later, represent the Greek letters that denote Christ as the "Alpha" and the "Omega" as Jesus refers to Himself in Revelation 21:6: "I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end."  Approximate overall measurement not including the bail: Large: 1" or 26mm. Approximate overall measurement not including the bail: Small: 3/4" or 20mm. Chains sold separately.  The bail on the large pendant can accommodate chains up to 3.7 mm in thickness.  Larger bails for thicker chains are available on request.  The bail on the small pendant can accommodate chains up to 2.5mm.