Product Description
This free-standing dolomite stone crucifix depicts Jesus entrusting his disciple John and his mother Mary to one another (John 19:25-27 ) and then uttering his last words “It is finished” and bowing his head to die (John 19:30). This standing crucifix is an especially lovely gift for a special birthday, baptism, confirmation, first communion, wedding or ordination. The Calvary Crucifix is an authentic, heirloom-quality gift to be treasured and passed down from generation to generation.
A Standing Crucifix of Dolomite Stone Made in France
Standing 6 inches high, the Calvary Crucifix will grace any space where it is prominently displayed in study, home or office. This standing crucifix was created and hand-finished in the art studio of a monastic community of Sisters in France.
A “Crucified Messiah” on Calvary?
A “Crucified Messiah” is an oxymoron, if there ever was one. The two disciples making their way to Emmaus tell their unknown companion (the Risen Jesus) of their own dashed hopes: “Jesus of Nazareth was a prophet, powerful in word and deed before God and all the people. The chief priests and our rulers handed him over to be sentenced to death, and they crucified him; but we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel.” “We had hoped…” Clearly, they had hoped for a prophet of divine power, a military Messiah, to come and free Israel from the yoke of Roman oppression, and to usher in an age of Messianic prosperity, peace and justice. The Risen Jesus revealed himself to them, and to us, as much more than a mere military ruler: he is the Victor over death and Lord of life who will liberate and transform all of creation.
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