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SKULL DECK

$70.00

A SHAPE (rounded classic pill shape)
8.12 x 31.78
14 WB

8.25 x 31.78
14WB

8.37 x 31.78
14WB

8.5 x 31.78
14WB

8.75 x 31.78
14WB

every board includes:
St Paisios Poster
Pilgrim sticker
Peacock feather

handcrafted in Pennsylvania

In Orthodox Christian theology, the skull (or "place of the skull") is deeply connected to the crucifixion of Christ and the concept of redemption. It symbolizes the place where Adam's skull was buried, and through Christ's death on the Golgotha (also known as "the place of the skull"), humanity is offered a path to salvation and resurrection. Death itself is viewed as an enemy, but one that Christ conquered through his resurrection, offering the hope of eternal life. Tradition holds that Adam's skull was buried at Golgotha, the site of Christ's crucifixion. This connection is significant because Christ, as the "New Adam," offers redemption from the consequences of Adam's sin, including death. Golgotha, the place of the skull, is seen as a place where Heaven and Earth meet, where the ultimate sacrifice for humanity's sins was made, and where the path to paradise is reopened. In Orthodox theology, death is seen as the ultimate enemy of humanity, a consequence of sin. However, Christ's victory over death through his resurrection is the central dogma of the Church. The resurrection of Christ is the foundation of Christian faith, offering hope for eternal life and the defeat of death. Christ's descent into Hades (hell) is understood as his triumph over death and the liberation of righteous souls held captive there. Even after death, the body is still seen as part of the whole person (body, soul, and spirit). The proper handling of the body after death, including burial, is an important aspect of Orthodox practice. Unlike some Western Christian traditions, the Orthodox Church does not believe in purgatory, a place of purification after death. Instead, the soul enters a state of blessedness or torment based on its deeds in life, awaiting the final judgment and the resurrection of the body.