Large Saint Benedict Olive Wood Crucifix from the Holy Land

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), this Catholic wall crucifix has stronger visual presence for home display, prayer corners, house blessings, and everyday devotion.

Presence & Display

At 20cm, this Saint Benedict crucifix offers a stronger visual presence than smaller devotional crosses. The larger dimensions allow the corpus, medal details, and olive wood grain to be appreciated from across the room, making it particularly suitable as a focal point in a prayer corner, home altar, family room, or entryway.

The increased size also highlights the natural character of the olive wood. Variations in grain, colour, and texture become more visible, giving each crucifix a distinctive appearance while preserving the simplicity of the traditional Latin form.

The Saint Benedict Medal

The Saint Benedict Medal is one of the most recognized sacramentals in the Catholic Church and has been carried and displayed by believers for centuries as a sign of faith, spiritual strength, and protection. Its inscriptions include the famous Vade Retro Satana prayer and symbols associated with the Benedictine tradition.

Combined with the crucifix, the medal creates a layered devotional object: Christ's sacrifice held at the centre, the Benedictine tradition of protection and discipline surrounding it on the reverse. At this larger size, both the corpus and the full text of the medal are legible from across a room, giving the symbolism a presence that a smaller crucifix cannot carry.

Holy Land Olive Wood

Every St Benedict crucifix is cut from olive wood grown in the Holy Land, a wood whose presence in Scripture runs from the Garden of Gethsemane to the dove returning to Noah with an olive branch in its beak. The tree itself has carried symbolic weight throughout the biblical narrative — endurance, peace, and anointing among its associations — long before it became a material for devotional carving.

Bethlehem's olive wood artisans have passed this craft through families for generations, each one trained in shaping the dense, twisting grain of olive timber into crosses, rosaries, and sacred objects. The work continues that lineage: raw wood turned, by hand, into an object meant for prayer.

Home Blessings & Family Prayer

This larger Saint Benedict wall crucifix is especially suited to homes where the cross serves as a visible expression of faith. Many Catholics display Saint Benedict crucifixes near entrances, above family prayer spaces, or in prominent locations where the symbolism of Christ's sacrifice and Saint Benedict's protection can be seen daily.

Its size makes it particularly appropriate for house blessings, weddings, anniversaries, parish gifts, and families creating a dedicated prayer space within the home.

Each crucifix is supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity, confirming its origin and craftsmanship from the Holy Land.

Care Instructions

Wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid prolonged exposure to moisture, direct heat, or intense sunlight. Handle the Saint Benedict Medal and silver-tone corpus carefully, and avoid abrasive cleaners or polishing products.

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