The Holy Chalice of Christ, 19th Century. GREEK ICON the nomisma was gradually debased

the nomisma was gradually debased by the Byzantine emperors until it was abolished by Alexius I in 1092

took the icon to Pskov

or ​1⁄72 of a Roman pound of silver

Common to the time

Its symbol is X̶

The Holy Chalice of Christ, 19th Century. GREEK ICON the nomisma was gradually debasedTurquoise Stones with Enamel. 19th C. (1880) Size: 7 cm diameter, 14 cm height, 2. 7 diameter, 5. 5 height inch. The Holy Chalice is the vessel that Jesus used at the Last Supper to serve wine. The Synoptic Gospels refer to Jesus sharing a cup of wine with the Apostles, saying it was the covenant in his blood. The use of wine and chalice in the Eucharist in Christian churches is based on the Last Supper story. However, few traditions developed about