Pelham Church's Huguenot Crosses

The following is from Huguenot Memorial Church:

The Presbyterian Women of Huguenot are offering for sale Huguenot Cross pendants. The beautifully enameled cross is a vivid blue and white, with 24K gold plate. The pendant measures approximately 1" x 1", with a Dove of Peace attachment.

The Huguenot Cross is believed to have been a sign of recognition among the French Protestants as early as the 17th century. It was patterned after the Order of the Holy Spirit insignia worn by Henry IV of Navarre, who issued the Edict of Nantes in 1598 to protect Protestant freedoms.

The insignia consists of an open 4-petal Lily of France, with the petals signifying the Four Gospels. Each petal has at its outside periphery two rounded points at the corners, signifying the Eight Beatitudes. The petals are joined together by four fleurs-de-lis, with each having three petals. The 12 petals signify the Twelve Apostles. A descending dove represents a Sainted Spirit.

If you are interested in purchasing one of these pendants (all proceeds going towards mission projects supported by the PW), please contact Brenda Harms via phone at (914) 738-7712 or via email at brendaharms@me.comThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Each pendant costs $25, and low-cost gold chains are also available for purchase.