Bethlehem Gifts TM Cross Crucifix Orthodox 14 Station 4 Lens Olive Wood 7 Inch Jerusalem

Crosses are individually carved from beautifully grained olive wood which is pruned from the olive trees around Bethlehem the birthplace of Jesus. Christians have been carving handicrafts like this for hundreds of years, originally for pilgrims and more recently tourists visiting the Holy Land. "The Cross Of The Fourteen Stations". This olive wood cross is named after the fourteen stations of the Via Dolorosa (the way of the cross). Fourteen individual Olive Wood pieces are joined together to make this cross crucifix. Each piece represents the agony of Christ from judgment to the Crucifixion at Calvary. This Cross comes with a pewter crucifix and 4 Gospel icons that are embedded in the wood. It is fashioned from genuine olive wood by artisans from Bethlehem. The superb high gloss accentuates the beautiful coloring of the olive wood. This is an impressive cross crucifix measuring 7 inches long with 4 lenses of .6 inch diameter.

• This is an impressive cross crucifix measuring 7 inches long with 4 lenses of .6 inch diameter.
• An ideal way to decorate your home and display your faith at the same time. An awesome gift for a priest, nun, pastor, minister or any other religious lay person.
• Hand Carved in the heart of Bethlehem by local artisans
• Item appearance WILL vary from the picture. Coloring & detail vary due to the grains in the wood which in turn contributes to the uniqueness of each piece!
• Contains 4 Holy Essences: Frankincense, Soil, Leaves, Stones