This cross road christian academy is handcrafted by skilled Christian artisans in Bethlehem. Made from genuine olive wood, each piece is unique with natural grain patterns. Size: 6 cm. Ships worldwide with free US shipping on orders over $100.
About This Crucifix
Hold this in your hand and you notice two things right away. The olive wood is warm, real grain running through it, no two pieces exactly the same. And then you see the little capsule pressed into the back, soil from Bethlehem sealed inside it. That detail stops people every time.
The metal corpus is silver-toned, the INRI inscription is there above the figure, just as it was. It's compact, 9 by 6 centimeters, so it fits on a bedside table, a prayer corner, a bookshelf. Small enough to tuck into a gift box, meaningful enough that people keep it for decades. If you're looking for an olive wood crucifix relic for sale that actually comes from the Holy Land, this is the real thing.
From Our Family to Yours
Hi, I'm Elias. I grew up around these pieces, my father was sourcing from the artisan families here before I was old enough to help. This crucifix with the Holy Land relic capsule is one of the ones I get asked about most. People want to know if the soil is actually from Bethlehem. It is. Every piece ships direct from us, no middleman, no retail markup.
✍ Crafted in the Holy Land
🏭 Relic Capsule Included
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Features & Details
- ✓ Olive wood body, hand-carved in Bethlehem
- ✓ Silver-toned metal corpus of Jesus
- ✓ INRI inscription above the figure
- ✓ Embedded Holy Land relic capsule with Bethlehem soil
- ✓ Natural grain patterns, each piece slightly different
- ✓ Size: 9 x 6 x 2 cm
- ✓ Made by Christian artisan families, not factory-stamped
Product Specifications
| Material |
Holy Land Metal Craft with Olive Wood |
| Origin |
Bethlehem, Holy Land |
| Size |
9 x 6 x 2 cm |
| Corpus |
Silver-toned metal with INRI inscription |
| Includes |
Embedded Holy Land relic capsule, Bethlehem soil |
| Made By |
Christian artisan families, 3rd generation |
Perfect As a Gift
A priest in Ohio ordered several of these to give to parishioners after a pilgrimage trip fell through. He said people were moved just knowing the soil inside came from Bethlehem. That's the kind of thing that makes this worth giving. If you're searching for a crosses gift idea that carries real weight, this one does it without needing much explanation.
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Free US shipping on orders over $100, and we ship worldwide direct from Bethlehem. Easy to order online, arrives ready to give.
The Story Behind It
Most crucifixes you find online are factory-stamped somewhere overseas with no real connection to the places they represent. These are different. The families making them live in Bethlehem, close to Manger Square, and have been doing this work for generations. The olive wood comes from the Holy Land. The soil in that relic capsule was gathered here.
I visited one of the workshops last year. The older man running it showed me how he fits the corpus into the wood by hand, no shortcuts. His daughter does the finishing. That kind of thing doesn't show up on a spec sheet, but it's there in the piece, at least I think you can feel it.
Shipping & Guarantee
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🌎 Ships worldwide direct from Bethlehem
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🏭 Every piece includes the Holy Land relic capsule
Care Instructions
For the metal corpus, wipe with a dry cloth to keep the shine. Avoid moisture and harsh chemicals, they'll dull the finish over time. The olive wood part just needs to be kept dry as well. That's really all there's to it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the soil thing actually real or just a selling point?
Yeah, genuinely. There's a small capsule pressed into the back with soil from Bethlehem sealed inside it. I've handled hundreds of these and you can see it right there, it's not hidden or decorative, it's just part of the piece.
Does it come in any kind of box or packaging?
It does, comes in a gift box. Honestly it's one of the reasons people order these for things like baptisms or confirmations, you don't have to do anything extra, it's ready to hand to someone.
How fast does shipping usually take?
Pretty standard, ships in a couple days usually. Free shipping if you're in the US and over $100.
Can you actually feel the wood grain or does it just look like that in photos?
So the grain thing... okay I keep a few of these on my own desk and the texture is real, you feel it when you hold it. Olive wood has this specific warmth, it's not smooth like painted wood, it's got some character to it. No two pieces come out identical because of that. The artisans we work with, same families my dad started buying from, they don't sand it into oblivion, they leave enough of the grain that you actually notice it in your hand.
What are the actual dimensions?
9 by 6 centimeters. Fits on a nightstand easily.