The rings of the Byzantine period reflect the bride and groom as full length figures standing before Christ. From these rings, we see they either join their hands ‘dextrarum iunctio’ or by placing crowns on their heads during the ceremony. The ring is inscribed in Greek ‘Vow’ or ‘Harmony’ expressing hopes for the future happiness of the pair Christ is crowning. The eight sided hoop and the pleas for harmony and for God’s help allude to the couple’s hope of successful childbearing
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