{"product_id":"zuluf-olive-wood-bethlehem-grotto-nativity-statue-3-7-inch-hand-carved-cave-of-the-nativity-sculpture-with-mary-joseph-and-baby-jesus-catholic-manger-scene-christmas-pilgrim-souvenir-gift-color-3-7-arch-nativity","title":"Zuluf Olive Wood Bethlehem Grotto Nativity Statue 3.7 Inch, Hand-Carved Cave of the Nativity Sculpture with Mary Joseph and Baby Jesus, Catholic Manger Scene Christmas Pilgrim Souvenir Gift - color: 3.7\" Arch Nativity","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout this item\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHAND-CARVED BETHLEHEM GROTTO IN OLIVE WOOD: 3.7 inch nativity sculpture carved as an arched grotto with the Holy Family inside. Mary, Joseph, and the Christ Child silhouetted under the cave mouth. Dramatic dark-grain olive wood from Bethlehem with the natural marbling that makes every piece one of a kind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTHE CAVE WHERE CHRIST WAS BORN: The arched form is the Grotto of the Nativity, the cave beneath the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem that pilgrims have venerated since the second century as the actual birthplace of Christ. Tradition (Justin Martyr, Origen, St. Jerome) places the Nativity not in a wooden stable but in this Bethlehem cave. This is the carving of that grotto.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eADVENT, CHRISTMAS, AND HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE: Works as a December focal point on the Christmas table, beside the Advent candles, or under the tree. Pairs with Christmas Eve liturgy, the O Antiphons, and devotion to the Bethlehem star. A tangible reminder of the actual birthplace of Christ for those who have walked the Holy Land or hope to.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSUITED FOR HOME ALTAR, DESK, OR POCKET ALTAR: At 3.7 inches the figurine fits a nightstand, a prayer corner shelf, a chaplain's desk, a college dorm, a monastic cell, a travel altar tin, a hospital bedside, or simply the corner of the Bible shelf during morning office. Substantial enough to hold during meditation; compact enough to carry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA MEANINGFUL CHRISTIAN GIFT FROM BETHLEHEM: Treasured for Christmas, Advent, baptism, weddings, RCIA, ordination, and most of all as a Holy Land pilgrim souvenir of the actual Bethlehem grotto. Honors Catholic, Orthodox, Anglican, and Coptic devotion to the Nativity site. Arrives with a Certificate of Authenticity. Made by Zuluf's family workshop of 20 master carvers in Bethlehem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Zuluf","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49044829569177,"sku":"B0CQ2RR8G3-color-3-7-arch-nativity","price":38.16,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/4451\/8297\/files\/51X0tA_aqTL.jpg?v=1789661860","url":"https:\/\/graceloom.us\/products\/zuluf-olive-wood-bethlehem-grotto-nativity-statue-3-7-inch-hand-carved-cave-of-the-nativity-sculpture-with-mary-joseph-and-baby-jesus-catholic-manger-scene-christmas-pilgrim-souvenir-gift-color-3-7-arch-nativity","provider":"GraceLoom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}