Olive Wood Dove Cross with Holy Land Soil from Bethlehem

This olive wood cross with jesus is handcrafted by skilled Christian artisans in Bethlehem. Made from genuine olive wood, each piece is unique with natural grain patterns. Size: 6.2 inch. Ships worldwide with free US shipping on orders over $100.

About This Olive Wood Dove Cross

There's a small vial of real Holy Land soil set right into the wood. Not printed on it, not stamped on the box. Actually embedded in the cross itself. That's the first thing people notice when they pick one of these up.

The second thing they notice is the dove. Hand-carved into genuine olive wood from Bethlehem, it sits at the center of the cross the way it should, quiet but unmistakable. If you've ever wondered what does a dove with an olive branch mean in the context of Christian faith, holding this gives you an answer that no explanation quite manages. Peace, the Holy Spirit, the promise after the flood. All of it, right there in your hands.

This is a wooden cross for sale at a price that probably surprises people. Nine dollars and fifty cents, made by hand, shipped directly from Bethlehem. No middlemen, no markups. You can order in the 6.2-inch size or the 7.8-inch size depending on where you plan to display it.

Features & Details

• ✓ Genuine olive wood from the Holy Land, hand-carved in Bethlehem
• ✓ Embedded vial of authentic Holy Land soil, set into the cross itself
• ✓ Hand-carved dove motif, symbol of the Holy Spirit and peace
• ✓ Available in two sizes: 6.2 inches or 7.8 inches
• ✓ Christian cross design, suitable for home display, churches, and prayer spaces
• ✓ Made under fair trade principles by Christian artisan families
• ✓ Rich natural grain, warm olive wood tone, each piece slightly different

Product Specifications

Perfect As a Gift

A pastor in Ohio ordered a dozen of these for his confirmation class last spring. He told me he wanted something the kids could actually hold onto, not just a certificate. A cross with real soil from the Holy Land seemed like the right answer to him, and I think he was right.

It works for just about any milestone in the faith. Free US shipping over $100 makes it easy to order for a group.

Easy to order online, ships worldwide, and the crosses arrive ready to give. No extra wrapping needed on your end.

The Story Behind It

Most christian cross pieces you find online are factory-made somewhere with no connection to the land they're supposed to represent. These aren't. The families carving these pieces live and work in Bethlehem, a short walk from where the faith itself began.

The olive wood comes from annual pruning of living trees. Nobody cuts a tree down for this. The wood's already there from the harvest, and it's been that way for generations. I've watched the carvers work it into the dove shape dozens of times. They know exactly where the grain runs before the tool touches the wood.

The soil vial is collected from sacred ground in the Holy Land and sealed into each cross by hand. It's a small thing physically. It carries a lot more weight than that, at least to the people who receive these.

Care Instructions

Olive wood is low maintenance. If the surface starts looking a little dry, rub a small drop of olive oil into it with a soft cloth and that's all it needs. Don't soak it in water and don't leave it sitting in direct sun for long stretches. Otherwise, just use it.