{"product_id":"saint-benedict-olive-wood-crucifix-12cm","title":"Saint Benedict Olive Wood Crucifix from the Holy Land","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eolive wood Saint Benedict crucifix\u003c\/strong\u003e from the Holy Land, designed as a compact pocket-size cross for prayer, travel, and daily devotion. Measuring \u003cstrong\u003e4.7 in (12 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e tall and weighing \u003cstrong\u003e2.4 oz (70 g)\u003c\/strong\u003e, it features the \u003cstrong\u003eSaint Benedict Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e on both sides, with a silver-tone figure of Christ and \u003cstrong\u003eINRI\u003c\/strong\u003e plaque on the front. It can be carried in a pocket or bag, hung on a wall, or suspended from a cord through the loop at the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #9a7530;\"\u003eCraftsmanship \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted from \u003cstrong\u003eHoly Land olive wood\u003c\/strong\u003e in a clean Latin form, this crucifix is made to feel practical, durable, and devotional. The front places the Saint Benedict Medal behind the silver-tone corpus, with Christ positioned at the center beneath the INRI plaque. On the reverse, the medal shows Saint Benedict holding his cross, surrounded by the traditional Latin inscription.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe small loop at the top allows the crucifix to hang from a cord, hook, wall, car mirror, travel bag, or prayer space. Its compact size also makes it suitable as a \u003cstrong\u003epocket crucifix\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003etravel cross\u003c\/strong\u003e, easy to keep close during daily life, work, pilgrimage, hospital visits, or time away from home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #9a7530;\"\u003eMeaning \u0026amp; Symbolism\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSaint Benedict Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most recognized sacramentals in the Catholic Church, traditionally carried as a sign of faith, prayer, and spiritual protection. Its inscriptions refer to the Cross of Saint Benedict and prayers asking for strength against evil, temptation, and spiritual danger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet into \u003cstrong\u003eolive wood from the Holy Land\u003c\/strong\u003e, the medal gains an additional devotional layer. The crucifix keeps the Passion of Christ at the center, while the Saint Benedict Medal speaks to protection, discipline, and perseverance in faith. Together, they make this piece especially meaningful for Catholics who carry a cross during travel, work, military service, study, or daily prayer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #9a7530;\"\u003eHoly Land Connection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Saint Benedict crucifix combines Catholic devotional tradition with Holy Land craftsmanship. Olive wood has long been used by Christian artisans to create crosses, rosaries, and prayer objects connected to the land of the Bible. Each piece carries natural variations in grain and tone, making every crucifix slightly different from the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #9a7530;\"\u003eGifting \u0026amp; Everyday Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e4.7 in (12 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e, this crucifix is small enough to carry yet substantial enough to hold during prayer. It works well as a \u003cstrong\u003epocket cross\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003etravel crucifix\u003c\/strong\u003e, wall cross, car devotional, bedside cross, or prayer companion kept in a bag or desk drawer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA meaningful \u003cstrong\u003eCatholic gift from the Holy Land\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is especially suited for \u003cem\u003eConfirmations, ordinations, RCIA, travel, deployment, graduations, hospital visits, pilgrimages, or anyone devoted to Saint Benedict\u003c\/em\u003e. Its combination of the crucifix, Saint Benedict Medal, and olive wood makes it a strong devotional piece for prayer, protection, and daily faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe with a soft, dry cloth. Keep away from moisture, direct heat, and prolonged sunlight. Handle the medal face and silver-tone corpus gently, and avoid abrasive cloths or cleaning products.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Piece of Holy Land","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43909095325868,"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-st-benedict-cross-3.jpg?v=1778213859","url":"https:\/\/www.pieceofholyland.com\/products\/saint-benedict-olive-wood-crucifix-12cm","provider":"Piece of Holy Land","version":"1.0","type":"link"}