Latin Crosses and Crucifixes Handcrafted in the Holy Land
Latin Crosses and Crucifixes Handcrafted in the Holy Land
Latin crosses — also known as Roman Catholic and Protestant crosses — are among the most recognized symbols of faith in Christianity, used in prayer, devotion, and daily life.
This collection includes handcrafted Latin crosses and crucifixes, from traditional designs to simple wooden crosses and comfort crosses, each offering a clear and timeless expression of belief. Whether displayed in your home, carried with you, or given as a meaningful Christian gift, these crosses serve as a daily reminder of faith and devotion. Every cross ships with a Certificate of Authenticity confirming its Holy Land origin.
If you are looking for crosses to display, explore our wall crosses or standing crosses for home and prayer spaces.
Latin Crosses & Crucifixes
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PRODUCT TYPE: Olive Wood Crucifix
A standing olive wood altar crucifix handcrafted in the Holy Land, featuring a detailed silver-tone corpus, a traditional INRI scroll plaque, and a flat rectangular olive wood base for freestanding display. Measuring 8.7 in (22 cm) and weighing 6 oz...
PRODUCT TYPE: Olive Wood Crucifix
An olive wood thorn standing crucifix with Four Holy Elements, handcrafted in the Holy Land and designed as a freestanding devotional piece for a home altar, prayer table, desk, or chapel shelf. Featuring a detailed silver-tone corpus beneath an INRI...
PRODUCT TYPE: Olive Wood Cross
A handmade Irish Celtic olive wood cross from the Holy Land, crafted from richly grained olive wood and featuring an elegant openwork Celtic design. Measuring 6.3 in (16 cm) and weighing 2.8 oz (80 g), this distinctive wall cross combines...
PRODUCT TYPE: Olive Wood Cross
An olive wood standing altar cross handcrafted in Bethlehem, featuring the carved blessing “God Bless Our Home” across the arms, a Holy Spirit dove at the centre, and an olive branch along the lower beam. Set on a flat wooden...
PRODUCT TYPE: Olive Wood Crucifix
A handmade olive wood thorn crucifix from the Holy Land, featuring a detailed silver-tone corpus and a separate INRI scroll plaque above Christ's head. Measuring 6.2 in (16 cm) and weighing 3.1oz (90g), this traditional wall crucifix combines the natural...
PRODUCT TYPE: Olive Wood Crucifix
A larger olive wood Saint Benedict crucifix handcrafted in the Holy Land, featuring the Saint Benedict Medal on both sides and a silver-tone corpus beneath the traditional INRI plaque. Measuring 7.9 in (20 cm) and weighing 4.9 oz (140 g),...
PRODUCT TYPE: Olive Wood Crucifix
An olive wood Saint Benedict crucifix handcrafted in the Holy Land, featuring the Saint Benedict Medal on both sides and a silver-tone corpus beneath the traditional INRI plaque. Measuring 6.3 in (16 cm) and weighing 3.3 oz (95 g), this...
PRODUCT TYPE: Olive Wood Cross
Solid olive wood shaped into a distinctive JESUS wall cross, with the name of Christ cut directly through the horizontal beam and flowing into the vertical shaft as part of the cross design itself. At 7.9 in (20 cm), this...
PRODUCT TYPE: Olive Wood Crucifix with Nacre
A handmade Catholic standing crucifix from Bethlehem, carved in olive wood and inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl in cream and green-shell tones. Measuring 8.5 in (21.5 cm) and weighing 10.6 oz (300 g), this is a crucifix with Stations of the Cross...
PRODUCT TYPE: Olive Wood Cross
The contrast between the dark, natural bark on the outside and the pale carved cross within is the design itself. A budded olive wood cross carved directly from a natural block of Bethlehem olive wood — the bark left intact...
PRODUCT TYPE: Olive Wood Cross with Nacre
A Catholic olive wood budded cross from the Holy Land, also known as the Trefoil Cross or Apostles' Cross, with green abalone shell inlaid along its edges. Measuring 8.6 in (22 cm) tall and weighing 6.3 oz (180 g), this wall...
PRODUCT TYPE: Olive Wood Cross
Solid Bethlehem olive wood shaped into a distinctive JESUS wall cross, with the name of Christ cut directly through the horizontal beam and flowing into the vertical shaft as part of the cross design itself. At 7.9 in (20 cm),...
PRODUCT TYPE: Olive Wood Cross
A Saint Francis Tau cross handcrafted in Holy Land olive wood, featuring a carved wooden figure of Christ formed from the same piece of wood as the cross itself. Measuring 4.7 in (12 cm) tall and weighing 4.2 oz (120...
PRODUCT TYPE: Olive Wood Cross
A hand-carved olive wood wall cross from the Holy Land, featuring a Holy Spirit dove relief-carved at the center and textured arms inspired by the Crown of Thorns. Measuring 4.7 in (12 cm) and weighing 3.5 oz (100 g), this...
PRODUCT TYPE: Olive Wood Crucifix
A handmade pocket-sized olive wood crucifix from the Holy Land — small enough to carry in a pocket, bag, purse, or travel case, yet substantial enough to hold comfortably during prayer. Measuring 4.7 in (12 cm) tall and weighing 4.2...
PRODUCT TYPE: Olive Wood Crucifix with Nacre
A Mother-of-Pearl Latin wall crucifix from the Holy Land, featuring luminous white nacre, green abalone accents, and Four Holy Elements preserved within silver-rimmed glass capsules at each arm end. Measuring 6.3 in (16 cm) tall and weighing 6.3 oz (180...
PRODUCT TYPE: Olive Wood Crucifix with Nacre
A handmade altar Latin crucifix from Bethlehem, carved in olive wood with Abalone inlay along the edges. Standing 7.4 in (19 cm) tall and weighing 7 oz (200 g), this compact Catholic crucifix features the Stations of the Cross engraved...
PRODUCT TYPE: Olive Wood Crucifix
An olive wood wall crucifix with Four Holy Elements from the Holy Land, including holy soil from Jerusalem sealed within one of its gold-rimmed windows. Measuring 7.8 in (20 cm) tall and weighing 5.6 oz (160 g), this hanging crucifix...
PRODUCT TYPE: Olive Wood Crucifix with Nacre
A Mother-of-Pearl olive wood Latin crucifix from the Holy Land, handcrafted using traditional materials long associated with Christian devotional art. The face of the cross is covered in luminous white Mother-of-Pearl, framed by olive wood and accented with panels of...
Traditional Latin Crosses and their meaning in Christian Tradition
The Latin cross is the most recognized symbol in Christianity, representing the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Its elongated vertical beam reflects the connection between heaven and earth, while the horizontal beam symbolizes humanity and the world.
For many believers, the Latin crucifix, featuring the figure of Christ, serves as a daily reminder of sacrifice, redemption, and unwavering faith. Whether placed in a home, worn as a symbol, or used during prayer, it carries profound spiritual significance.
Choosing the Right Latin Cross
Latin crosses come in a variety of forms, each suited to a different purpose. Wall crosses suit living rooms, bedrooms, and entryways. Standing crosses work well on desks, shelves, and prayer corners. Crucifixes with a corpus carry deeper devotional meaning. Simpler plain cross designs offer a clean and timeless presence. Smaller formats — comfort crosses and communion crosses — are particularly meaningful for children and personal devotion.
Selecting the right cross depends on your intention, whether for daily prayer, home décor, or as a meaningful Christian gift.
A Symbol of Faith for Every Occasion
Latin crosses are widely chosen for important spiritual moments, including baptisms, confirmations, and house blessings. Their universal form makes them meaningful across Catholic and broader Christian traditions.
They are also a thoughtful way to bring faith into everyday life, quietly present, yet deeply significant.
There is more to see. Our wall crosses, standing crosses, olive wood crosses, and budded crosses each carry their own character and meaning.
FAQ Section – Latin Crosses & Crucifixes
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