Large Olive Wood Jerusalem Cross for Wall – God Bless Our Home
SIZE: 7.9in / 20cm
A cross of pilgrimage and remembrance — the Jerusalem cross has travelled home with believers for nearly a thousand years, and each one is still shaped by hand near the city that gave it its name.
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A large olive wood Jerusalem Cross for wall display, handcrafted from Bethlehem olive wood and carved with the blessing "God Bless Our Home" across its four arms. Measuring 7.9 in (20 cm) and weighing 8.8 oz (250 g), this larger wall cross is made to stand out in an entryway, family room, prayer space, or home altar.
Craftsmanship & Design
Handcrafted by Christian artisans in Bethlehem, this olive wood Jerusalem Cross follows the traditional five-cross design: one central cross surrounded by four smaller crosses. The smaller crosses are pierced through the wood, creating depth, shadow, and a clear connection to the historic Jerusalem Cross form.
The words God, Bless, Our, Home are carved across the four main arms, turning the cross itself into a prayer for the household. At the center, a carved face of Christ crowned with thorns gives the piece a clear devotional focus. The larger size allows the inscription, pierced details, and olive wood grain to be seen clearly from across the room.
Meaning & Symbolism
The Jerusalem Cross, also known as the Crusader Cross, is one of the most recognized Christian symbols connected to the Holy Land. The five crosses are often understood as the Five Wounds of Christ or as the spread of the Gospel from Jerusalem to the four corners of the world.
The blessing "God Bless Our Home" adds a more personal layer. It is a prayer for peace, protection, hospitality, and faith within the home. Displayed on a wall, this cross becomes more than Christian home decor — it becomes a visible house blessing.
Bethlehem & Holy Land Connection
Carved from Holy Land olive wood, this cross reflects a woodworking tradition preserved by Christian families in Bethlehem for generations. Olive wood is valued not only for its warm grain and natural durability, but also for its connection to the biblical landscape of the Holy Land.
For many Christian homes, a Jerusalem Cross from the Holy Land serves as both a devotional object and a reminder of the places where the Gospel story unfolded.
Display & Gifting
At 7.9 in (20 cm), this large Christian wall cross is ideal for an entryway, living room, dining room, family room, prayer corner, office, chapel, or church meeting space. Its size gives it enough presence to act as a focal point rather than a small accent piece.
A meaningful Christian house blessing gift, it is especially suited for a housewarming, wedding, anniversary, new home purchase, family blessing, parish office, church gift, or Holy Land keepsake. Its combination of Bethlehem olive wood, the Jerusalem Cross, and the words "God Bless Our Home" makes it a lasting symbol of faith and welcome.
Care Instructions
Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. Keep away from moisture, direct heat, and prolonged sunlight. Use a soft brush when cleaning around the pierced sections and carved details.
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Olive Wood Jersualem Cross from the Holy Land
The Jerusalem cross — sometimes called the Crusader's cross or the Pilgrim's cross — carries a meaning all its own. The large central cross surrounded by four smaller ones has long been read as the four Gospels going out into the world, or as the wounds of Christ.
Few Christian symbols feel so tied to a place, or to the institutions that have grown up around it. The design is the official emblem of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem and the Order of the Holy Sepulchre, and Franciscan friars use it across the Holy Land to represent the Passion of Christ. In the Old City you'll find it engraved into stone walls and set above the doors of Christian institutions, where it's often known simply as the Holy Land Cross.
Each cross in this collection is hand-carved from olive wood by artisans working close to those same streets and churches. Some designs include mother-of-pearl detail at the centre; others rely on the wood alone. It remains one of the most lasting Christian gifts to bring back — or send — to someone who has made the journey or hopes to one day.
FAQs About Olive Wood Jerusalem Cross
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Faith Shared by Our Customers
★★★★★
"We were married in Israel last spring, and a Jerusalem cross felt like the right thing to bring home. It's been on the wall opposite our bed ever since. Lovely workmanship."
— Eleanor Whitfield, UK
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"Mio padre always wanted to visit Jerusalem but never could. This was my way of bringing a small part of it to him for his eightieth. He keeps it on his bedside table."
— Lucia Bianchi, Italy
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"Picked one up for my son's bedroom. He's 8 and not always easy to impress, but he immediately understood what the four small crosses meant. Glad I went with this design."
— David O'Connor, USA
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