A cross to hold on to: this olive wood holding cross is about 9 cm tall, smoothly sanded and fits into any hand or coat pocket. It is not a wall decoration but a companion for moments when you want to pause.
The wood comes from Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus, where olive wood is traditionally made into religious carvings. Olive trees belong to the biblical landscape; since the story of Noah, the olive branch has been a sign of peace. The natural brown and the grain differ from piece to piece.
- Dimensions: approx. 9 cm tall
- Weight: approx. 50 g
- Material: olive wood, natural brown
- Origin: Bethlehem (handmade)
- Contents: cross, fabric pouch, certificate of blessing in business-card format showing the date of the blessing
It suits a christening, First Holy Communion or Confirmation, as an aid to prayer or as a quiet gesture in bereavement. Wipe it with a dry cloth when needed and avoid moisture. The collectionOlive wood from Bethlehem.
With us a Catholic priest blesses this cross in our own warehouse, and a small certificate documents the date. The holding cross comes via Amazon's logistics network – free within Germany, €5.90 to Austria and France; Italy €6.90, Spain €6.90 – and you can return it within 30 days.