A crucifix - from Latin cruci fixus meaning "(one) fixed to a cross"- It is primarily used in the Catholic Church, but is also used in Anglican, Eastern Orthodox, and Lutheran churches, and it emphasizes Jesus' sacrifice. Olive wood carving is an ancient tradition in the Holy Land that continue to the present day. It involves the skillful chiseling of olive wood and is most common in the Bethlehem region. Today, the art continues to be a major source of income for Bethlehem's Palestinian Christian residents and is the most famous product of the city.
Olive Wood Crosses-Crucifixes
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