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Description
What You're Getting
An Olive Wood Crucifix with a Holy Earth Sample Enclosed
The sample contains a small picture of our Lord or the Mother Mary, a cross, and an olive tree leaf - physical elements from the land of Scripture contained within the crucifix. For more olive wood crucifixes and crosses, browse our olive wood collection.
Made by Christian Family Factories in Bethlehem
This crucifix is produced by Christian family-based home factories in Bethlehem craftspeople who have made olive wood religious items for generations. Purchasing this piece supports that tradition and those families directly.
Certificate of Authenticity with the Lord's Prayer
The crucifix comes with a Certificate of Authenticity that also features the Lord's Prayer. The combination of the Holy Earth sample, the Bethlehem origin, and the certificate makes this a significant devotional item as well as a wall piece. For more faith items from the Holy Land, explore our christian gifts collection.
Using Your Olive Wood Crucifix
As a Wall Crucifix Connecting the Home to the Holy Land
The Holy Earth sample enclosed in this crucifix contains physical material from the Holy Land. Hanging this crucifix in the home brings an actual connection to the land of Scripture into the living space not just a representation.
As a Devotional Aid for Daily Prayer
The combination of the corpus, the olive wood from Bethlehem, and the Holy Earth sample make this crucifix a rich devotional object for daily prayer in the home. For more items suited to home devotion, browse our holy land gifts collection.
As a Significant Faith Gift
A crucifix that contains actual material from the Holy Land is a more significant gift than a standard crucifix. It is appropriate for ordinations, major faith milestones, and as a meaningful present for someone with a deep devotion to the Passion of Christ.
What's in the Box
One olive wood crucifix (8 inches) with pewter corpus
Holy Earth sample (small picture of our Lord or Mother Mary, a cross, and an olive tree leaf)
Certificate of Authenticity with the Lord's Prayer
For more meaningful items from the Holy Land, browse our souvenirs collection.
Who This Is For
Devoted Catholics and Christians Who Value Relics and Sacred Objects
This crucifix is for those who value the physical connection to the Holy Land that a relic or earth sample provides. The Holy Earth sample transforms this from a decorative object into a sacred one.
Those Who Want a Crucifix with Deep Meaning
The layers of meaning in this crucifix the Bethlehem olive wood, the Bethlehem craftsmen, the pewter corpus, and the Holy Earth sample make it one of the more theologically and materially layered crucifixes available.
Gift Buyers for Serious Devotional Occasions
This crucifix is appropriate for ordinations, a religious community, or a person of deep faith for whom a standard gift would not carry enough weight.
Storage and Care
Storing Your Crucifix
Store in a cool, dry location if not hung. Handle the Holy Earth sample section gently to avoid disturbing the sealed contents. Do not expose to prolonged moisture.
Caring for Your Crucifix
Dust with a soft, dry cloth. The pewter corpus can be gently polished with a dry cloth. The olive wood body can be lightly oiled if the surface appears dry. To learn more about Holy Land Market, visit the about Holy Land Market page.
Shipping and Guarantee
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is in the Holy Earth sample?
The Holy Earth sample contains a small picture of our Lord or the Mother Mary (one of several possible images), a cross, and an olive tree leaf from the Holy Land.
Will I receive a specific picture in the Holy Earth sample?
The small picture in the Holy Earth sample varies multiple images are used and a specific one is not guaranteed. Each is a picture of our Lord or the Mother Mary.
Is the pewter corpus standard?
Yes. The crucifix features a pewter body of Christ as standard.
Are bulk or wholesale orders available?
Yes. Holy Land Market accepts wholesale and bulk orders. Visit our wholesale orders page for details.