{"product_id":"god-bless-our-home-altar-cross","title":"Olive Wood Standing Altar Cross – God Bless Our Home","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eolive wood standing altar cross\u003c\/strong\u003e handcrafted in Bethlehem, featuring the carved blessing \u003cstrong\u003e“God Bless Our Home”\u003c\/strong\u003e across the arms, a \u003cstrong\u003eHoly Spirit dove\u003c\/strong\u003e at the centre, and an \u003cstrong\u003eolive branch\u003c\/strong\u003e along the lower beam. Set on a flat wooden base, this freestanding cross is designed for a desk, shelf, nightstand, prayer table, or home altar. At \u003cstrong\u003e7.1 in (18 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e4.2 oz (120 g)\u003c\/strong\u003e, it brings a visible Holy Land blessing into the spaces of daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #9a7530;\"\u003eFreestanding Altar Cross Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike a wall cross, this piece stands upright on its own wooden base, making it ideal for flat surfaces where a hanging cross is not practical. The compact freestanding format allows it to be placed on a desk, bookshelf, bedside table, entryway console, office workspace, or family prayer corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe words \u003cstrong\u003eGod Bless Our Home\u003c\/strong\u003e are carved in raised relief across the arms of the cross, turning the blessing itself into the central design element. The natural olive wood grain runs through the full piece, giving each standing cross its own unique pattern, colour, and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #9a7530;\"\u003eDove, Olive Branch \u0026amp; Home Blessing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the centre of the cross, the \u003cstrong\u003eHoly Spirit dove\u003c\/strong\u003e recalls peace, guidance, and the presence of God within the home. The carved \u003cstrong\u003eolive branch\u003c\/strong\u003e beneath it is a traditional symbol of peace, reconciliation, and hope, rooted deeply in biblical imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, the blessing, dove, and olive branch make this cross especially meaningful for home prayer, family devotion, housewarming gifts, and personal spaces where faith is part of daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #9a7530;\"\u003eBethlehem Olive Wood\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cross is handcrafted from genuine \u003cstrong\u003eHoly Land olive wood\u003c\/strong\u003e by artisans in Bethlehem, continuing a Christian carving tradition passed down through generations. Olive wood is valued for its warm tone, flowing grain, and connection to the biblical landscape of the Holy Land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause each piece is made from natural olive wood, every cross has slight variations in grain, tone, and figure. These natural differences make each freestanding altar cross individually unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #9a7530;\"\u003eChristian Gift from the Holy Land\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eGod Bless Our Home altar cross\u003c\/strong\u003e makes a meaningful \u003cstrong\u003eChristian gift from the Holy Land\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cem\u003ehousewarming\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003enew home blessings\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eweddings\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eFirst Communion\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eConfirmation\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003enew job\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003egraduation\u003c\/em\u003e, or personal devotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is especially suited for anyone who wants a small standing cross for a desk, bedroom, home altar, office, or prayer space. May be brought to a priest or pastor for blessing before devotional use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid prolonged exposure to moisture, direct heat, and excessive sunlight. Use a soft brush when cleaning around the raised lettering, dove, olive branch, and carved details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Piece of Holy Land","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46390552854700,"sku":null,"price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/0784\/8620\/files\/god-bless-our-home-altar-cross.jpg?v=1781760765","url":"https:\/\/www.pieceofholyland.com\/products\/god-bless-our-home-altar-cross","provider":"Piece of Holy Land","version":"1.0","type":"link"}