Produced at the Sofrino Art and Production Enterprise of the Russian Orthodox Church
Cross with embellishments - a cross worn by a priest on his chest (on the Persians), over the vestments. A distinctive feature of this type of pectoral cross is the use of enamel , filigree , engraving and stones in its manufacture. As a rule, crosses with decorations are made by jewelry workshops .
Awarding the cross with decorations is made by the Decree of His Holiness Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia. It is received by priests who were previously awarded with a club , but not earlier than 5 years after the award. The laying of the cross on the priest is carried out by the ruling diocesan bishop, or, with his blessing, by the vicar bishop. When laid, the bishop proclaims "axios."