"The olive tree is surely the richest gift of Heaven.", so wrote Thomas Jefferson. Native to
the eastern Mediterranean, it is an ancient symbol of peace and joy. This is a tradition in
which this Crucifix follows ...
This is an atractive and substantial metal Crucifix with Olive Wood inlayed on both the
face and reverse.
Made in Italy, it bears a nicely figured Christ in metal, with inset medallion depicting
the Cross of St Benedict - Crux sacra sit mihi lux! Non Nunquam draco sit mihi dux! ("May the
holy cross be my light! May the dragon never be my overlord!") above the figure; St Benedict
on the reverse of the Crucifix.
Overall, the crucifix is 3" long. It has a ring from which it can be hung.