{"product_id":"jerusalem-cross","title":"Handmade Olive Wood Jerusalem Cross from the Holy Land","description":"\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ehandmade Jerusalem Cross\u003c\/strong\u003e carved from genuine \u003cstrong\u003eolive wood from the Holy Land\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring the traditional five-cross design that has become one of the most recognizable symbols associated with Jerusalem and Christian pilgrimage. Measuring \u003cstrong\u003e4.7in (12cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e and weighing \u003cstrong\u003e3.2oz (90g)\u003c\/strong\u003e, this compact wall cross combines deep Christian symbolism, Holy Land craftsmanship, and the natural beauty of olive wood in a timeless devotional piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #9a7530;\"\u003eCraftsmanship \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eolive wood Jerusalem Cross\u003c\/strong\u003e is handcrafted from carefully selected Holy Land olive wood, showcasing the warm tones and distinctive grain patterns that make each piece unique. The design features a large central cross surrounded by four smaller crosses, each cut from a darker section of olive wood to create a beautiful two-tone contrast against the lighter central cross.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith no metal, corpus, or applied ornamentation, the focus remains entirely on the historic Jerusalem Cross design and the natural character of the wood itself. Every cross displays its own variations in grain, colour, and texture, ensuring that no two pieces are exactly alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #9a7530;\"\u003eThe Jerusalem Cross \u0026amp; Crusader Cross Symbolism\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eJerusalem Cross\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as the \u003cstrong\u003eCrusader Cross\u003c\/strong\u003e, is one of the most historically significant symbols in Christian tradition. Its distinctive arrangement of one large cross surrounded by four smaller crosses has been associated with Jerusalem for centuries and became closely connected with the Kingdom of Jerusalem during the Crusader era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe most widely accepted interpretation sees the five crosses as representing the \u003cstrong\u003eFive Wounds of Christ\u003c\/strong\u003e suffered during the Crucifixion. Other traditional interpretations associate the central cross with Christ and the four smaller crosses with the Four Evangelists, or with the spread of the Gospel to the four corners of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor many Christians, the Jerusalem Cross also serves as a symbol of pilgrimage, faith, and devotion to the Holy City itself, making it one of the most meaningful Christian emblems connected directly to Jerusalem and the Holy Land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #9a7530;\"\u003eHoly Land Connection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted by Christian artisans using \u003cstrong\u003eHoly Land olive wood\u003c\/strong\u003e, this Jerusalem Cross brings together a symbol uniquely associated with Jerusalem and a material deeply connected to the biblical landscape. Olive trees have been part of the region's history for thousands of years, appearing throughout Scripture from the Mount of Olives to the Garden of Gethsemane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach cross continues a woodworking tradition passed down through generations of Holy Land craftsmen, transforming olive wood into meaningful devotional objects for Christians around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #9a7530;\"\u003eDisplay \u0026amp; Christian Gifting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e12cm (4.7in)\u003c\/strong\u003e, this \u003cstrong\u003eJerusalem wall cross\u003c\/strong\u003e is ideal for display in a prayer corner, office, bedroom, study, or devotional space. Its compact size also makes it suitable for travel, pilgrimage remembrance, or placement alongside other religious items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA meaningful \u003cstrong\u003eChristian gift from the Holy Land\u003c\/strong\u003e, this olive wood Jerusalem Cross is especially suited for \u003cem\u003ebaptism\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eConfirmation\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eFirst Communion\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ehouse blessings\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003epilgrimage commemorations\u003c\/em\u003e, and anyone with a devotion to Jerusalem and the Christian heritage of the Holy Land. It may be brought to a priest for blessing before devotional use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid prolonged exposure to moisture, direct heat, and excessive sunlight, which may affect the natural colour and grain of the olive wood over time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Piece of Holy Land","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46392654332076,"sku":null,"price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/0784\/8620\/files\/olive-wood-jerusalem-cross_be27a697-e8e0-4e3e-ad58-e3ab8c09056f.jpg?v=1781794078","url":"https:\/\/www.pieceofholyland.com\/products\/jerusalem-cross","provider":"Piece of Holy Land","version":"1.0","type":"link"}