Holy Land Market Olive Wood Patriarchal Three bar Russian Crucifix with Holy Land Samples

• PREMIUM MATERIALS: Crafted from Grade A olive wood, this Eastern Orthodox Cross is a symbol of faith and devotion. Its thick 3-bar design is inspired by traditional Russian Orthodox crosses.
• HOLY LAND SAMPLES: Includes soil, stone, incense, and flowers from the Holy Land. These sacred elements enhance the spiritual significance of the cross, making it a cherished religious artifact.
• VERSATILE SIZE: This wall-mounted cross fits perfectly in any room. Its rustic style and oil-rubbed finish add a touch of elegance to your living space.
• RELIGIOUS SIGNIFICANCE: The Patriarchal Cross is a revered symbol in Christianity. Its unique design with a slanted footrest bar is often seen in Byzantine Greek and Eastern Orthodox iconography.
• IDEAL GIFT: This olive wood cross from Jerusalem makes a thoughtful gift for religious occasions. Its spiritual and cultural significance is appreciated by believers worldwide.

Through the Cross came our Salvation. We are constantly reminded that Christ
died for us, and that He rose from the dead. The Patriarchal cross is a
variant of the Christian cross, the universal religious symbol of
Christianity. Similar to the familiar Latin cross, the Patriarchal cross
possesses a smaller crossbar placed above the main one, so that both crossbars
are near the top. Sometimes the patriarchal cross has a short, slanted
crosspiece near its foot (as in this Cross). This slanted, lower crosspiece
often appears in Byzantine Greek and Eastern European iconography, as well as
Eastern Orthodox churches. The slanted bottom bar is the footrest. There is
some question of whether it was actually on the Cross of Christ, but it is
acknowledged to be a necessary attribute of the Cross, worthy of veneration
and prophetically alluded to in the words [Let us] worship the footstool of
His feet... (Ps. 98:5). In prayers for the Ninth Hour, the Church likens the
Cross to a type of balance of righteousness: "Between two thieves Thy Cross
did prove to be a balance of righteousness: wherefore one of them was dragged
down to Hades by the weight of his blasphemy whereas the other was lightened
of his transgressions unto the comprehension of theology. O Christ God, glory
to Thee."