Hi Mariya,
can I ask if in your knowledge the Russian Church offers any advice/guidance about the length of the chain?
I'm asking this because I've noticed many times that long chains seem to be more popular among Orthodox Christians, whereas a short chain seems to be the favourite choice of Catholic women who wear a cross, and I've always wondered whether it depends on different traditions, culture or what else.
Again, I have nothing to object to those who wish to wear it on a short chain, it's a personal choice - but when I bought the chain a few years ago, I asked myself 'I'm probably going to wear this Cross, this symbol of Love and Faith, every day for the rest of my life. Where do I want it to be? Down here at the centre of my main vital organ, itself a powerful symbol of Life and Love, whose continuous beating allows me to be alive in this world - or shall I instead wear it up here, close to... uhm... my thyroid gland, which is so important for... well I'm not even exactly sure what it does actually'
... and you know what I decided
If anyone has different views on why either a short or long chain would be preferable, I'd be interested if they wanted to share them.