Catherine McAuley - Engraved Holding Cross

$25.00

Catherine McAuley, RSM (29 September 1778 – 11 November 1841) was an Irish Catholic religious sister who founded the Sisters of Mercy in 1831. The women's congregation has always been associated with teaching, especially in Ireland, where the sisters taught Catholics (and at times Protestants) at a time when education was mainly reserved for members of the established Church of Ireland.

Our Catherine McAuley holding cross takes our largest holding cross and laser engraves a picture of Catherine McAuley on the bottom of the cross.  The cross is 4" by 2" and is made to fit in your hand.  Hand crafted out of Bethlehem Olive Wood in the Holy Land.

Four olive wood crosses with palm leaves

Bethlehem Olive Wood

Bethlehem Olive Wood products bear a profound significance in religious contexts, reflecting the rich tapestry of spirituality woven throughout the Holy Land. Sourced from the ancient olive trees that have stood witness to millennia of history, this wood carries a deep symbolism of peace, prosperity, and divine grace. Crafted into exquisite gifts, each piece resonates with the sacred heritage of Bethlehem, where the biblical narrative unfolded. Whether fashioned into crosses, nativity sets, or intricately carved ornaments, Bethlehem Olive Wood artifacts serve as tangible expressions of faith, bridging believers to the timeless traditions and spiritual sanctity of the region.