8 NEW ARRIVALS (Olive Wood Hand Carved Statues)

November 24, 2017

Each new arrival from our Bethlehem workshop is the work of Christian artisans who shape olive wood by hand into sacred form. Below are eight new hand carved statues that bring the saints, the Virgin Mary and the Lord Jesus Christ into your home with the timeless craft of the Holy Land.

1) Saint Francis of Assisi: Patron of Animals Statue

Saint Francis is depicted in the habit of the Franciscan friars, surrounded by the creatures he loved , two birds, a wolf, and a sheep. His devotion to God expressed itself through compassion for every living thing, especially the vulnerable. He cared for the sick and the poor and extended that same tenderness to animals, whom he called his brothers and sisters. Saint Francis performed miracles on animals, preached to birds, and once tamed a ferocious wolf. This olive wood statue captures the gentle authority of the patron saint of animals.

We offer a wide selection of saint figurines, including the olive wood Saint Anne statue, the Saint Joseph hand carved statue, and the olive wood Jesus holding the cross statue. Browse the full hand carved saint statuettes collection to view each piece in 360 degrees.

2) Hand Carved Olive Wood Jesus' Forgiveness Statue

This remarkable piece of olive wood comes to you straight from the Holy Land as a reminder of the boundless forgiveness of God. The detailed carving captures a haunting scene of Jesus gently holding one of the Roman soldiers who nailed him to the cross. Even in his agony, the only concern of the Lord was forgiveness , for his crucifiers, for the thieves on the cross, and for the angry crowd.

Brilliantly carved with great intricacy, this smooth statue brings a serene presence to any room. "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." (Luke 23:33)

3) Hand Carved Olive Wood Holy Family Statue

This singular olive wood carving of the Holy Family reveals the rich shades and natural grain of olive trees grown across the Holy Land. The piece responds beautifully to changing light, taking on warmth at every hour of the day.

Observe the love and compassion on the faces of Joseph, the Virgin Mary, and the infant Jesus. This modern olive wood statue stands as a place of peace and faith in any Christian home.

4) Olive Wood Sacred Heart of Jesus Statue

This expressive and finely detailed statue reflects the deep Christian devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ. The heart of the Lord is honored as a representation of his divine and boundless love for humanity. Hand carved by our Christian artisans from Holy Land olive wood, this sculpture makes a meaningful gift for every Christian occasion, especially Christmas.

5) Hand Carved Wooden Statue of Jesus Walking on Water

This handmade olive wood statue from the Holy Land depicts one of the great miracles of the New Testament , Jesus walking upon the water. The piece is presented with the scripture "Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, 'You of little faith, why did you doubt?' (Matthew 14:31)".

Bring the blessing of Holy Land olive wood into your home, office, school or workplace with this uniquely carved Christian statue.

6) Olive Wood Crucifixion Statue with the Scripture of John 3:16

This beautifully detailed statue is handmade in Bethlehem from smooth, authentic Holy Land olive wood. It depicts Jesus Christ in the depth of his suffering on the cross, the cruel form of death reserved by the Romans for criminals and slaves. The piece carries the timeless scripture: "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16)"

7) Our Lady of Guadalupe Statue

Our Lady of Guadalupe, known also as the Virgin of Guadalupe, is a Roman Catholic title of the Blessed Virgin Mary associated with the venerated image enshrined in the Minor Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City. Mother Mary is the patroness of the Unborn Child. Shaped from aged Holy Land olive wood with its diverse natural color and tonal depth, this statue is a masterpiece handmade by our Christian artisans in Bethlehem.

8) The Good Shepherd Olive Wood Statue

Seeking a Christian wood statue that captures the love, care, and passion of Christ for his children? This hand carved olive wood statue, made in Bethlehem in the Holy Land, presents the Lord as the Good Shepherd surrounded by his sheep. The expression on his face speaks of boundless love and devotion. A singular piece, declaring that there is no greater love than the love of Christ.

At our workshop in Bethlehem we craft many more hand carved religious statues, each one created to help Christians around the world share their faith and glorify God.

Visit our online store to browse more than 800 olive wood items. We ship worldwide.

We at Bethlehem Handicrafts are proud to put the Holy Land in your hand by giving you the finest original Bethlehem olive wood carvings, crafted with care in the Holy Land.