Description: Finite Collectibles Description: Retired James Avery King Jesus Ascension Cross Chi Rho Christogram Sterling Silver 925 Pendant Rare JA Box. Jesus ascends to the right hand of the Father and receives his kingship in the Ascension. This is important and leads to the descent of the Holy Spirit in Pentecost. The pendant is in pre-owned excellent condition. The pendant measure 1 7/8" long with bail and 1 11/16" long without bail. The pendant is 1 1/4" wide. The pendant weighs 13.41 grams. The pendant comes with the James Avery box pictured and all items included within the box. Please see photos for additional details. These are the first two letters of the Greek word "Christos.", meaning Christ. For this reason, the Chi-Rho symbol holds deep significance as a picture of Jesus Christ Himself. It serves as a potent reminder of His life, His teachings, and His ultimate sacrifice for humanity. Feast of the AscensionChristi Himmelfahrt by Gebhard Fugel, c. 1893Also calledAscension Day Ascension Thursday Holy ThursdayObserved byCatholics, Lutherans, Anglicans, Moravians, Methodists, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental OrthodoxTypeChristianSignificanceCommemorates the Ascension of Jesus into HeavenObservancesService of Worship / MassDate39 days after Easter2023 dateMay 18 (Western)May 25 (Eastern)2024 dateMay 9 (Western)June 13 (Eastern)2025 dateMay 29 (Western)May 29 (Eastern)2026 dateMay 14 (Western)May 21 (Eastern)FrequencyannualRelated toEaster, PentecostThe Feast of the Ascension of Jesus Christ[1] (also called the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, Ascension Day, Ascension Thursday, or sometimes Holy Thursday[2][3]) commemorates the Christian belief of the bodily Ascension of Jesus into Heaven. It is one of the ecumenical (shared by multiple denominations) feasts of Christian churches, ranking with the feasts of the Passion and Pentecost. Following the account of Acts 1:3 that the risen Jesus appeared for 40 days prior to his Ascension, Ascension Day is traditionally celebrated on a Thursday, the fortieth day of Easter according to inclusive counting, although some Christian denominations have moved the observance to the following Sunday, sometimes called Ascension Sunday. The day of observance varies by ecclesiastical province in many Christian denominations, as with Methodists and Catholics, for example.Ascensiontide refers to the ten-day period between the Feast of the Ascension and the Feast of Pentecost.[4] The Sunday within that period may be referred to as the Seventh Sunday of Easter or the Sunday in Ascensiontide.[5]History[edit]The observance of this feast is of great antiquity. Eusebius seems to hint at the celebration of it in the 4th century.[6] At the beginning of the 5th century, Augustine of Hippo says that it is of Apostolic origin, and he speaks of it in a way that shows it was the universal observance of the Catholic Church long before his time. Frequent mention of it is made in the writings of John Chrysostom, Gregory of Nyssa, and in the Constitution of the Apostles. The Pilgrimage of Aetheria speaks of the vigil of this feast and of the feast itself, as they were kept in the church built over the grotto in Bethlehem in which Christ is traditionally regarded as having been born.[7] It may be that prior to the 5th century the event narrated in the Gospels was commemorated in conjunction with the feast of Easter or Pentecost. Some[who?] believe that the much-disputed forty-third decree of the Synod of Elvira (c. 300) condemning the practice of observing a feast on the fortieth day after Easter and neglecting to keep Pentecost on the fiftieth day, implies that the proper usage of the time was to commemorate the Ascension along with Pentecost.[citation needed] Representations of the mystery are found in diptychs and frescoes dating as early as the 5th century.[citation needed] Hymns for this feast are found in the Georgian Chantbook of Jerusalem,[8] which contains material composed during the 5th century.[9]In Western Christianity[edit]The Latin terms used for the feast, ascensio and, occasionally, ascensa, signify that Christ was raised up by his own powers, and it is from these terms that the holy day gets its name. In the Book of Common Prayer of the Anglican Communion, "Holy Thursday" is listed as another name for Ascension Day.[2][3][10] William Blake's poem "Holy Thursday" refers to Ascension Day; Thomas Pruen used the term to refer to Ascension Day in his Illustration of the Liturgy of the Church of England, published in 1820;[11][12] however use of the term "Holy Thursday" to mean Ascension Day is rare,[13] and the term is more generally applied by most Christian denominations to Maundy Thursday in Holy Week.In Western Christianity, the earliest possible date is April 30 (as in 1818 and 2285), the latest possible date is June 3 (as in 1943 and 2038). In Roman Catholicism, the Ascension of the Lord is ranked as a Solemnity and is a Holy Day of Obligation. In the Anglican Communion, Ascension Day is a Principal Feast.The three days before Ascension Thursday are sometimes referred to as the Rogation days, and the previous Sunday—the Sixth Sunday of Easter (or the Fifth Sunday after Easter)—as Rogation Sunday.Ascension has a vigil and, since the 15th century, an octave, which is set apart for a novena of preparation for Pentecost.[14]In traditional Methodist usage, The Book of Worship for Church and Home (1965) provides the following Collect for Ascension Day, commonly called Holy Thursday:[15]Almighty God, whose blessed Son our Saviour Jesus Christ ascended far above all heavens, that he might fill all things: Mercifully give us faith to perceive that according to his promise he abideth with his Church on earth, even unto the end of the world; through the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.[15] PentecostFresco of the Pentecostal dove (representing the Holy Spirit) at the Karlskirche in Vienna, AustriaAlso calledWhitsunday (Ireland, United Kingdom)Trinity Sunday (Eastern Orthodoxy)Observed byCatholic Church, Old Catholics, Lutherans, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, Amish, Anglicans and other ChristiansTypeChristianSignificanceCelebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and other followers of Jesus; birth of the ChurchCelebrationsChurch services, festive meals, processions, baptism, confirmation, ordination, folk customs, dancing, spring and woodland rites.ObservancesPrayer, vigils, fasting (pre-festival), novenas, retreats, Holy Communion, litanyDate49 days after Easter2023 dateMay 28 (Western)June 4 (Eastern)2024 dateMay 19 (Western)June 23 (Eastern)2025 dateJune 8 (Western)June 8 (Eastern)2026 dateMay 24 (Western)May 31 (Eastern)Related toJesus Day, Shavuot, Rosalia, Green Week, Pinkster, Whit Monday, Whit Tuesday, Whit Friday, Trinity SundayPentecost (also called Whit Sunday, Whitsunday or Whitsun) is a Christian holiday which takes place on the 49th day (50th day when inclusive counting is used) after Easter Sunday.[1] It commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon Mary, mother of Jesus and the Apostles of Jesus while they were in Jerusalem celebrating the Feast of Weeks, as described in the Acts of the Apostles (Acts 2:1–31).[2] While the Catholic Church believes the Holy Spirit descended upon Mary, this is not recorded in the New Testament.Pentecost is one of the Great feasts in the Eastern Orthodox Church, a Solemnity in the Roman Rite of the Catholic Church, a Festival in the Lutheran Churches, and a Principal Feast in the Anglican Communion. Many Christian denominations provide a special liturgy for this holy celebration. Since its date depends on the date of Easter, Pentecost is a "moveable feast". The Monday after Pentecost is a legal holiday in many European, African and Caribbean countries._________________________________________ Shipping: We provide Same-Day shipping, upon receiving cleared payment by 4:00 pm Monday through Friday (Saturday by 11:00 am). Special requests are handled by importance, on an individual basis. _________________________________________ Return Policy: We provide a 30-day return policy. Please review all photos and ask any questions, prior to purchase. All photos are taken in High Dynamic Range (HDR) mode. If a return is necessary, please contact us for a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. If we make a mistake we will cover the return shipping cost. 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Price: 359.99 USD
Location: Leander, Texas
End Time: 2024-09-15T03:43:52.000Z
Shipping Cost: 10.4 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Pendant Shape: Cross
Occasion: Anniversary, Birthday, Christening, Christmas, Confirmation/Communion, Engagement, Father's Day, Graduation, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, Wedding
Signed: Yes
Color: Silver
Metal: Sterling Silver
Secondary Stone: No Stone
Main Stone: No Stone
Brand: James Avery
Type: Pendant
Metal Purity: 925
Pendant/Locket Type: Pendant
Base Metal: Sterling Silver
Theme: Religious
Style: King Jesus Ascension Cross
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Country of Origin: United States
