The olive tree has been native to the Holy Land since ancient times. Its oil has been used for nourishment, healing, the anointing of prophets and kings and as fuel for the temple lamps in Jerusalem.Today, Christians in Bethlehem carve their cherished olive wood to remind us of Jesus, Mary and the story of our salvation.But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God; I trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever. - Psalm 52:8This standing crucifix is on a two-tiered base with a metal corpus and INRI plate.
