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The richly detailed image of the iconic San Damiano Crucifix is mounted on wood and accented with a \u003cstrong\u003egold leaf finish\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the cross the warm, luminous character of traditional sacred art.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe San Damiano Cross holds a treasured place in Franciscan history. While praying before this crucifix, St. Francis of Assisi heard Christ call him to “rebuild my Church”—an encounter that profoundly shaped his life and mission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet on a coordinating \u003cstrong\u003ewooden base for freestanding display\u003c\/strong\u003e, this cross is ideal for a desk, shelf, bedside table, prayer corner, or home altar. Its smaller scale also makes it a thoughtful Franciscan gift for a variety of occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Assisi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Franciscan Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46148193485039,"sku":"CSS09-FST (37009-DAC)","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0264\/6582\/8943\/files\/CSS09_5_1_2_San_D_with_Base_31fa7bc0-9d7b-451d-bbdd-41250f718197.png?v=1775670244"},{"product_id":"standing-first-holy-communion-cross","title":"Small Standing First Holy Communion Cross","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOlive Wood Communion Cross\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eApprox. 2\" High\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMade in Assisi, this olive wood First Communion Cross makes a wonderful keepsake for any child.  The cross is etched with grapes, wheat, and a chalice.  It's the perfect size to stand on a bedside table or dresser and is a great reminder of this special day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHand assembled in Assisi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Franciscan Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46148759159023,"sku":"FHC22-FST (2103011-DAC)","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0264\/6582\/8943\/files\/FHC22StandingCommunionCross.png?v=1735827557"},{"product_id":"tau-olive-wood-pocket-rosary","title":"Tau Olive Wood Pocket Rosary","description":"\u003cp\u003eTau Pocket Rosary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6\" Long (Approx.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 5 decade pocket rosary has a genuine olive wood Tau cross and is hand-assembled in Assisi.  The rosary is made with an elastic cord so it can be worn on the wrist.  It's the perfect size to carry in your pocket or in a purse.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Tau is an ancient representation of the cross.  It is also the last letter of the Hebrew alphabet and is thought to be the sign with which Ezekiel marked those chosen by God (Ex 9:4).  St. Francis loved the meaning of the Tau so much he signed his letters with this symbol.  When a Franciscan friar wears a habit and stands with his hands outstretched, he becomes a Tau, a living Tau.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Tau is recognized as a distinctive Franciscan symbol. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMade in Assisi.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Franciscan Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46148771741935,"sku":"RB02-FST (1145984-DAC)","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0264\/6582\/8943\/files\/RB02PocketTauRosary.png?v=1735654152"},{"product_id":"st-francis-italian-wood-painting","title":"St. Francis Italian Wood Painting","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSt. Francis with Doves Painting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e7\" High\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCelebrate the gentle spirit of St. Francis of Assisi with this beautifully crafted wood painting, made in Italy. 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