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Description
What You're Getting
A Two-Piece Olive Wood Statue of Jesus Carrying the Cross
Each statue is carved individually by Christian artisans in Bethlehem from authentic Bethlehem olive wood, making every piece unique in grain color and texture. For more olive wood religious statues and figures, browse our olive wood collection.
Supporting Christian Artisan Families in Bethlehem
Purchasing this statue directly supports the Christian artisan families in Bethlehem who make it. These families continue a centuries-old tradition of faith expressed through olive wood carving.
Complete with Certificate and Prayer Card
The set comes beautifully packaged with a Certificate of Authenticity and a Prayer Card. The prayer card offers a moment of reflection connected to the subject of the statue. For more devotional gifts from the Holy Land, explore our christian gifts collection.
Using Your Jesus Carrying the Cross Statue
As a Passion-Season Devotional Piece
The subject of Jesus carrying the cross is most directly connected to Lent and Holy Week. This statue is a fitting devotional piece for personal reflection during the Passion season, displayed in a home prayer space or on a devotional shelf.
As a Year-Round Display in a Home or Office
The Passion narrative is central to Christian faith at all times of year, not only at Lent. This two-piece olive wood statue makes a meaningful display piece for a home, office, or study at any time. Browse our holy land gifts collection for more year-round faith display items.
As a Gift for a Passion or Easter Occasion
This statue is a deeply appropriate gift for Palm Sunday, Good Friday, or Easter occasions centered on the events it depicts. The two-piece format and the certificate packaging make it a considered and complete gift.
What's in the Box
One 5.5-inch hand-carved olive wood Jesus figure
One separate 6-inch olive wood cross
Certificate of authenticity
Prayer Card
For more handcrafted devotional items from Bethlehem, browse our souvenirs collection.
Who This Is For
Christians Who Meditate on the Passion Narrative
This statue is for those for whom the Passion of Christ the carrying of the cross, the sacrifice, the redemption is central to their faith and devotion. The Bethlehem olive wood and the hand-carving make it a worthy devotional object.
Those Looking for a Distinctive Lenten or Easter Gift
Most Easter and Passion gifts are cards or confectionery. A hand-carved olive wood statue of Jesus carrying the cross from Bethlehem is a gift with weight and significance appropriate for those occasions.
Collectors of Bethlehem Olive Wood Religious Figures
For collectors of Bethlehem olive wood religious statues, the Jesus Carrying the Cross is an important subject. The two-piece design figure and cross separately carved makes this a distinctive example within the genre.
Storage and Care
Storing Your Olive Wood Statue
Store the figure and the cross together in a stable, dry location. Keep away from direct sunlight and sources of humidity or heat that could affect the wood over time.
Caring for Your Olive Wood Statue
Dust gently with a soft brush or dry cloth. A light periodic application of natural oil will keep the olive wood nourished. To learn more about Holy Land Market, visit the about Holy Land Market page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a two-piece set?
Yes. The set includes a 5.5-inch Jesus figure and a separate 6-inch cross, both hand-carved from olive wood.
Is each statue unique?
Yes. Each piece is carved individually by Christian artisans in Bethlehem. The grain color and texture of the olive wood will vary between individual statues.
What is included in the packaging?
The set comes with a Certificate of Authenticity verifying the Bethlehem origin and a Prayer Card offering reflection connected to the Passion narrative.
Are bulk or wholesale orders available?
Yes. Holy Land Market accepts wholesale and bulk orders. Visit our wholesale orders page for details.