Slab Crosses have been present in the Irish landscape for thousands of years. The early Christians used the pagan standing stone monuments to provide continuity between the Christian Church and their Druidic predecessors.
The Slab Crosses were the fore runner of the High Crosses of Ireland, being a lot smaller and simpler in design.
On this slab Cross there is a peacock and peahen between which two loaves of bread are carved. These symbols were commonly used in the early Christian Church.
The peahen and the peacock are emblems of immortality and incorruptibility and the bread shaped as bagels symbolise Christ " The bread of life".
The style of this Cross is quite unusual as it is a Greek style Cross and dates back to 6th-7th Cent A.D. Saint Mura is regarded as the special patron of the O'Neill clan, being a descendant of Niall of the Nine Hostages, through his son Eoghan, who gave his name to the Inishowen district of County Donegal.
This Slab Cross plaque is sculpted and coldcast in studio by Colm Mc Cann.
It is designed to stand as well as being a wall hanging plaque and is 160mm x 75mm x 20mm in size. This plaque is available in three finishes brass bronze and pewter.
Please specify which finish is required when ordering.
This gift is perfect for anyone who has Donegal or Celtic ancestry.
To view a different version of the St. Muras Cross, simply click the image below.
