Forbidden cross by Russian emperor discovered by detector in Poland
It is believed that the cross in question is over 300 years old.
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A religious artifact that was once banned by the Russian Empire was found last week about 100 miles from the Polish capital of Warsaw.
According to experts, the cross belonged to Orthodox communities that continued to practice their faith even after a reform in the Russian Church.
According to the international press, the object is from the 17th century and belonged to those who are called "Old Believers". For them, objects like this cross were "the center of religious life" and, therefore, similar objects served to identify these people.
At the time when Russia was ruled by Tsar Peter I, also known as Peter the Great, the creation, sale, and use of objects like this cross were prohibited.
According to Polish experts, who gave the 'green light' to the man who discovered this cross to explore the site, these crosses were not, however, used only by the "Old Believers". Despite serving as a distinction for this group, these crosses were also sold in Russian territory, often serving to decorate homes.
Experts believe that the cross is over 300 years old.
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