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A '''pectoral cross'' or '''pectoral''' (from the Latin pectoralis, "of the chest") is a [[cross]], usually relatively large, suspended from the neck by a cord or chain that reaches well down the chest. It is worn by the [[clergy]] as an indication of their position and is different from the small crosses, that have no special significance, worn on necklaces by many Christians.
In Orthodox Church practice the rules for wearing the cross differ with various traditions. The pectoral cross is worn by all [[bishop]]s, but not necessarily by all [[priest]]s. In the Greek tradition, the pectoral cross is only given to specific priests for faithful service; in the Slavic tradition, a cross is worn by all priests.
==Source==
*[[Wikipedia: Pectoral Cross]]
==See also==
*[[Clergy awards]]
[[Category: Vestments]]
