This praying with cross is handcrafted by skilled Christian artisans in Bethlehem. Made from genuine olive wood, each piece is unique with natural grain patterns. Size: 15.5 cm. Ships worldwide with free US shipping on orders over $50.
About This Crucifix
There's something about holding one of these that stops you. The olive wood is warm in your hand, and the metal corpus catches the light just right. It's not decorative in a generic way. It's devotional in a way you feel.
These crucifixes come from Bethlehem, carved by Christian artisan families who've been doing this their whole lives. The wood is from pruned olive trees in the Holy Land, kiln-dried so it holds its shape for years. The silver-toned metal corpus is detailed, the INRI plaque sits above just as it should, and no two pieces have the same grain pattern. That last part matters more than people expect when they first order one.
If you're looking for an olive wood crucifix christian buy that actually comes from where it says it does, this is it. Four sizes, starting small enough for a desk and going up to wall-worthy. Factory-direct from us, no middleman, no retail markup.
From Our Family to Yours
Hi, I'm Elias. I grew up watching these crosses come together in the workshops near Manger Square, and I've been running this shop since 2007. This crucifix is one I'd hand someone as a crosses gift idea without hesitating, because I know exactly who made it and where. Ships straight from Bethlehem, directly to your door.
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Features & Details
- ✓ Olive wood cross, hand-carved in Bethlehem by Christian artisan families
- ✓ Silver-toned metal corpus of Jesus, finely detailed
- ✓ Old-school INRI plaque placed above the corpus
- ✓ Wood sourced from pruned Holy Land olive trees, kiln-dried
- ✓ Natural grain patterns, every piece unique
- ✓ Four sizes: 15.5 cm, 19 cm, 23.5 cm, 28.5 cm
- ✓ Crosses hand carved, not factory stamped
Product Specifications
| Material |
Olive Wood with Holy Land Metal Craft corpus |
| Origin |
Bethlehem, Holy Land |
| Available Sizes |
15.5 cm, 19 cm, 23.5 cm, 28.5 cm |
| Corpus Finish |
Silver-toned metal, detailed figure of Jesus |
| Plaque |
INRI, old-school placement above corpus |
| Wood Source |
Pruned olive trees, kiln-dried |
| Made By |
3rd generation Christian artisan families |
| Variants |
4 sizes available |
Perfect As a Gift
A pastor in Texas ordered several of the 23.5 cm size last Easter to give his congregation. He wrote to tell us they went up on people's walls that same day. That happens a lot with these, people receive them and find a place for them immediately.
If you're trying to crosses order online for someone and want something that actually means something, this is the kind of gift that lands. Comes from Bethlehem, made by hand, wrapped with care. Free US shipping on orders over $50, and we ship worldwide.
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The Story Behind It
Most crucifixes you find online are factory-made somewhere far from any connection to the faith. Ours are carved by Christian families in Bethlehem, the actual birthplace of Jesus, and that's not something we say lightly.
The family making these has been at it for three generations. The older craftsmen shape the olive wood crosses for sale in the same workshop where they learned the trade as children. Younger family members handle the fitting of the metal corpus, making sure the piece holds together the way it should. I've watched them work. It's quiet, focused, and you can tell they take it seriously.
Olive wood from the Holy Land has this warmth to it, a color that deepens over time. Paired with the silver-toned metal corpus, the contrast is striking without being showy. That combination is part of why people come back for these when they need a second one for someone else.
Shipping & Guarantee
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🌎 Ships worldwide direct from Bethlehem
🔄 30-day free returns, no questions asked
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Care Instructions
For the metal corpus, wipe it with a dry cloth to keep the shine. Avoid moisture and harsh chemicals, both will dull the finish faster than anything else. The olive wood cross itself is kiln-dried and durable, just keep it out of standing water and it'll hold up for years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this actually made in Bethlehem or is that just marketing?
Yeah, genuinely. The families who make these are in Bethlehem, same ones we've worked with for years. I've packed hundreds of these orders myself. It's not a warehouse situation where someone slaps a label on imported goods. The wood is pruned olive from the Holy Land, kiln-dried there. You can sometimes see the grain variation between pieces because they're not cutting from a single uniform plank, they're working with what the trees give them.
Does it come in any kind of box or packaging if I'm giving it as a gift?
It comes packaged well enough to ship safe, but it's not a fancy gift box situation. If you're giving it as a gift I'd grab a small display box separately, honestly it deserves one.
How long does shipping take?
Pretty standard, ships in a couple days usually. Free shipping if you're in the US and over fifty bucks. Most orders land in about a week, sometimes a bit longer depending on where you are.
What's the largest size like in person, is it wall-sized or actually holdable?
The 28.5cm one is... okay so that's just under 11 inches. It's substantial, you'd hang it on a wall, it's not pocket-sized. But it's not enormous either. I keep one on my desk actually and the weight of it feels right, not flimsy, not heavy enough to be uncomfortable to hold. The metal corpus has some real detail on it too, it's not a flat stamped piece.
Can I order multiple for a church group?
Sure, just place the order and shoot us a message. We'll work something out.