"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 a beautiful Olive Wood Crucifix, made in Italy, bearing 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; with St Benedict on the reverse of the Crucifix.
The Olive Wood has a neat incised design to both front and rear.
Overall, the crucifix is 3" long. It has a ring from which it can be hung.