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Description
What You're Getting
A Smooth Modern-Style Olive Wood Catholic Crucifix
The piece is hand-made and then machine-finished for a consistent smoothness and quality. It is made by Christian family-based small factories in Bethlehem. For more olive wood crucifixes and crosses from Bethlehem, browse our olive wood collection.
A Catholic Crucifix Cross with the Corpus
This is a crucifix a cross bearing the figure of Christ rather than a plain cross. The Catholic crucifix tradition emphasizes the presence of the corpus (the body of Christ on the cross) as central to the devotional meaning of the object.
Certificate and Lord's Prayer Card
The crucifix comes with a certificate of authenticity and a Lord's Prayer card. These inclusions connect the object to its origin and give it a devotional text to accompany its display. For more olive wood crosses and crucifixes, explore our christian gifts collection.
Using Your Catholic Crucifix
As a Wall Crucifix
At 7.5 inches, this crucifix has clear presence on a wall. The smooth modern style means it can work in a wider range of interiors than a more ornate or rustic crucifix a contemporary home, an office, or a modern church setting.
As a Meaningful Faith Gift
A smooth modern-style olive wood Catholic crucifix from Bethlehem is an appropriate gift for confirmations, baptisms, ordinations, or housewarmings. The modern style makes it suitable for recipients who appreciate clean design alongside devotional meaning. Browse our holy land gifts collection for more sacramental gift options.
As Part of a Devotional Wall Display
The smooth, contemporary appearance of this crucifix makes it a flexible element in a devotional wall display alongside other religious items. It can anchor a wall grouping or serve as a standalone piece in a bedroom, living room, or prayer space.
What's in the Box
One olive wood Catholic crucifix in smooth modern style (7.5 inches)
Certificate of authenticity
Lord's Prayer card
For more handcrafted crucifixes and religious items from Bethlehem, browse our souvenirs collection.
Who This Is For
Those Who Want a Modern-Style Crucifix
This crucifix is for those who want a Catholic crucifix in a clean, contemporary style rather than a highly ornate or traditionally carved form. The smooth round-stick design is elegant without being elaborate.
Gift Buyers for Contemporary Catholic Households
For households with a contemporary aesthetic that still want a devotional object from the Holy Land, this smooth modern-style crucifix is an appropriate and distinctive choice.
Those Building a Bethlehem Olive Wood Cross Collection
For collectors of Bethlehem olive wood crosses and crucifixes, the smooth round-stick modern style is a different aesthetic from rustic or carved pieces, making it a complementary addition to a varied collection.
Storage and Care
Storing Your Crucifix
Store in a dry location away from sustained humidity. The smooth machine finish is durable, but protecting the surface from scratches in storage will keep it looking its best.
Caring for Your Crucifix
Wipe with a soft dry cloth. The smooth finish does not require oiling, but a light application of natural oil on the olive wood portions can deepen the color if desired. To learn more about Holy Land Market, visit the about Holy Land Market page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a cross and a crucifix?
A cross is the cross form without a figure. A crucifix includes the corpus the figure of Christ on the cross. This product is a crucifix.
Is this hand-made or machine-made?
The crucifix is hand-made and then machine-finished for smoothness. The machine finishing gives it the consistent smooth quality that distinguishes it from purely hand-carved pieces.
What is included with the crucifix?
The crucifix comes with a certificate of authenticity and a Lord's Prayer card.
Are bulk or wholesale orders available?
Yes. Holy Land Market accepts wholesale and bulk orders. Visit our wholesale orders page for details.