The Feast of Corpus Christi, also known as the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, is a liturgical solemnity observed by Roman Catholics, Anglicans, and Western Orthodox Christians to commemorate the Real Presence of Jesus Christ's Body (corpus), Blood, Soul, and Divinity in the elements of the Holy Communion.
It is a movable observance that occurs on the Thursday (or Sunday in some countries) following Trinity Sunday and is a holy day of obligation in many countries.
Here are some of our hand-carved olive wood crosses that you can find on our olive wood store that are related to the Feast of Corpus Christi
1) Wood Crucifix With Polymer Resin Corpus
Hand carved wooden Crucifix crafted in Bethlehem from Mahogany and Clear Pine wood mirrors artistic vision combined with old tradition that resided in the Christian communities in the Holy Land. Mark of Jesus is seen in the back epitomized in the Fourteen stations reminding you of the great sacrifice. Enrich your home with great Christian ideals for a serenity of the mind and overwhelming love.
This olive wood cross has five glass capsules filled with 5 souvenirs from all over the Holy Land affixed on each corner of the cross and in the middle of it. These capsules include holy incense from the Nativity Church, Bethlehem soil, Jerusalem stone and dried olive leaves and flowers that collectively represent the essence of the Holy Land.
2) Intricately Hand Carved Olive Wood Crucifix (Gold and Silver Plated Corpus)
Intricately hand-carved by Bethlehemite Christians artisans, this olive wood crucifix with budded sides is perfect for any Christian home. The corpus on the cross is beautifully plated with gold and silver always reminding us of God's compassion and great love for mankind that he sacrificed His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Romans 6:5 "We know that our old self was crucified with him in order that the body of sin might be brought to nothing, so that we would no longer be enslaved to sin".
3) The Crucifixion with the Virgin, Mary Magdalene and St. John Olive Wood Statue
Jesus Christ corpus is shown hanging on the cross while the Virgin, Mary Magdalene and St. John the Evangelist are depicted in utmost mourning under him. The three mourning figures solicit an emotionally charged response from the viewer.
This intimate portrayal of Christ’s death on the cross with St. John melancholy gazing up at the figure of Christ is more than a statuette or a figurine. This masterfully carved piece is hand carved from Holy Land olive wood by Christian artisans in Bethlehem.
4) Budded Olive Wood Crucifix with Silver Plated Corpus
Gentle vision of Christian ideals is now carved from Bethlehem`s olive wood. Noble light color and smooth lines are there to give life to any space that you want to fill with God's presence. Deep faith of the Holy Land is seen in the fourteen stations on the back of this crucifix.
This hand carved wooden crucifix will always be a sign of sacrifice and pain that Jesus endured.
Romans 6:23 “For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord”.
We, the Bethlehem Handicrafts’ team, are so proud to put the Holy Land in your hand by giving you a variety of the best and the most outstanding original Bethlehem’s olive wood carvings with the best quality made in the Holy Land.
