Interesting finds include objects of Christian worship. For example, in 2010, a copper pectoral cross-enkolpion with rounded, slightly flared ends and a suspension head in the form of a biconical hollow bead with relief bands at the edges and a double loop for attaching to the leaves was found at the Vodyanskoe settlement. The front side has a loop on each of the lower and upper branches of the cross while the reverse side has two loops on each of these same branches. When the leaves were joined, the loops were fastened with thin copper pins. On the front leaf of the enkolpion, there is a relief figure of the crucified Christ which is located on the intersection and the lower end of the cross. The edges of the ends are made in the form of small stylized medallions with short symmetrical protrusions. On the reverse leaf, there is a relief figure of Mother of God and folds of Her clothing are depicted with straight vertical lines. The inner side of the leaves forms a small Chasse (box reliquary), precisely a cross-shaped cavity with a flat bottom, intended for storing relics or other sacred items.
The enkolpion was filled with a loose brown mass with remnants of wood and apparently, it was made by local craftsmen as the quality of the detail work and casting is generally low, indicating that objects of Christian worship could have been not only imported but also locally produced.
Owners of enkolpions primarily demonstrated their affiliation with the Christian church and the enkolpion itself served as amulet. Moreover, enkolpion crosses were endowed with special grace for the believer due to the relics they contained and the belief in their miraculous power was related to the cult of holy relics which was well-common in the Christian church.



