Necklace with silver cross

The necklace with a silver cross is a silver-coloured, flat cross with straight arms that hangs from a black cord on your chest. It looks best worn over a dark habit or black priest outfit, where the light-coloured cross stands out clearly. The necklace is suitable for both women and men and makes a priest, bishop, monk or nun costume instantly recognisable during Carnival.

Close-up of the cross and cord

• The cross is silver-coloured and has flat, straight arms without any print or decoration.
• At the top is a round eyelet through which the black cord passes.
• The ends of the cord are tied together, so the cross hangs around your neck as a pendant.
• The necklace is suitable for both women and men.
• The necklace with the cross is included; a costume is not included.
• The brand is Funny Fashion.

Why do priests and bishops wear large crosses?

A large cross on the chest is the recognisable symbol of the Christian faith for members of the clergy. Bishops have traditionally worn a pectoral cross on a chain or cord. Monks and nuns, on the other hand, wear a simple cross with their austere habit. This makes it immediately obvious to everyone at a party what you are dressed as, even without further explanation.

Glasses, ring and face paint to complement the cross

Small round glasses suit a monk’s simple cross, while a bishop should wear a large ring on their finger. Keep other jewellery understated, as a second necklace will distract from the cross. You can give a nun a modest look with light, even-coloured face paint and no striking make-up.

Order the necklace with a silver cross and your priest or bishop costume will be instantly recognisable during Carnival.