This piece was inspired by my time this past summer worshipping in two different Eastern Orthodox churches. Theotokos is the Greek title of Mary the mother of Jesus and the word literally means "God-bearer."

Consider the words of Meister Eckhart, the 14th century Dominican monk:

"We are all meant to be mothers of God. What good is it to me if this eternal birth of the divine Son takes place unceasingly but does not take place within myself? And what good is it to me if Mary is full of grace if I am not also full of grace? What good is it to me for the Creator to give birth to his Son if I also do not give birth to him in my time and my culture? This, then, is the fullness of time. When the Son of God is begotten in us."

The necklace is 18" long and is composed of a bronze cross, Garnets, and bronze wire beads.

This piece recently sold. The piece can be recreated on request with Garnets or other stones.