Stone Crucifix

Stone Crucifix :: beth1380_ws

• dolomite stone and resin crucifix
• handcrafted by and made in Germany
• 12.2 inch wall cross
• culturally authentic religious gift
• special order

Lord God, when our world lay in ruins
      you raised it up again through your passion and death.
O king of the Friday,
      whose limbs were stretched on the cross,
O Lord, who suffered the bruises, the wounds, the loss,
      we lay ourselves open to the loving kindness of your Sacred Heart.
May some fruit from the tree of your passion fall upon us on this night.

―Taize prayer for Good Friday

The Monastère de Bethléem (Monastery Community of Bethlehem) was founded in 1950. The first oratory was established in a stable in southern France which called to mind the humble birthplace of the infant Jesus where the Virgin and St. Joseph adored Him as the Messiah, the Son of God. This is why the Sisters named their new monastery Bethléem. The Sisters have chosen the Gospel, silence, and solitude as their spiritual focus. St. Bruno of Cologne is their spiritual father who imparts to them his wisdom of life. In order to support themselves, the Sisters began creating sacred art which rings with historical authenticity and profound symbolic meaning. The Sisters use local dolomite stone to cast their sculptures, pendants, and world-famous creches. All pieces are individually hand finished by the Sisters. All of their creative artwork radiates a serene and holy beauty.