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Tau Wooden Cross Blessed By Pope - Franciscan Crucifix 1" 1/4

Blessed by Pope Leo XIV
€26,95 EUR
€26,95 EUR
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Size: 1.25 in (3.2 cm), about the size of a US half dollar

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Blessed by Pope Leo XIV

We personally bring our items to the Vatican, where the Holy Father bestows his Apostolic Blessing on the religious items present.

Comes with a holy card of the Papal blessing.

How the papal blessing works

Wear the sign of St. Francis: a Tau cross cut from olive wood — the simple Franciscan cross form treasured since the thirteenth century.

  • Size: 1" 1/4 x 1" (3 cm x 2.5 cm)
  • Material: Olive wood — natural grain varies, so each cross differs slightly from the picture, but not in size or shape
  • Blessing: Blessed by Pope Leo XIV
  • Shipping: Ships from Rome, Italy

St. Anthony of Egypt bore the tau on his cloak, and Francis of Assisi adopted it as his personal signature after hearing Pope Innocent III speak on the symbol. It remains the emblem of the Franciscan Order today — a plain, honest cross for a plain, honest devotion.

Care

Keep wood away from water and direct heat. A soft dry cloth is all it needs.

Shipping from Rome

UPS door to door: about 5 business days, fully tracked.

From 12 euro, free from 150 or 200 euro depending on the country. No customs charges inside the European Union.

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Cross and crucifix questions

What is the difference between a cross and a crucifix?
A crucifix shows the body of Christ on the cross; a cross does not. Both are signs of faith.
What is it made of?
Material: Wood. Care tips are just above, under Care.
How long does shipping take?
UPS door to door takes about 5 business days, from 12 euro and free from 150 or 200 euro depending on the country. There are no customs charges inside the European Union.