TAU Franciscan cross charm, this piece looks the same on both sides.
A Franciscan symbol, the TAU, resembling the Cross, is a sign of conversion. Because of his affection and devotion to the cross of Christ, St. Francis used this sign as his personal signature. For Francis, conversion implies a turning toward God and turning to one’s brothers and sisters. The first recorded reference to the TAU is from Ezekiel 9:4, “Go through the city of Jerusalem and put a TAU on the foreheads of those who grieve and lament over all the detestable things that are done in it.” The TAU is the last letter of the Hebrew alphabet and looks very much like the letter “T”.
Quantity: Sold in increments of one piece
Size: 13/16″ long x 5/8″ wide (20.63mm x 15.87mm)
Material: Zamac base with oxidized silver plating, made in Italy
Important Note: Color and size may vary slightly. All of our products are lead and cadmium free, and nickel safe. As they contain small parts, all items are for adult jewelry/craft making use only, not intended for children under the age of 15.