16" San Damiano Wall Crucifix | Hand-Painted Catholic Cross | Italian Franciscan Design
Experience the profound beauty and spiritual depth of the San Damiano Cross with this exquisite 16" hand-painted wall crucifix. More than just a depiction of the crucifixion, the San Damiano Cross tells a rich visual story of faith, sacrifice, and redemption through its iconic Byzantine-style imagery.
This meticulously crafted crucifix is a faithful reproduction of the 12th-century cross that spoke to St. Francis of Assisi in the Church of San Damiano, commanding him to "rebuild my Church." Each detail — from the ascending Christ surrounded by angels to the witnesses at the foot of the cross — invites deep contemplation of the Paschal Mystery.
The Story of San Damiano
In 1205, the young Francis of Assisi knelt before this cross in the crumbling church of San Damiano. Three times, Christ spoke to him from this crucifix: "Francis, go and repair my house, which as you see is falling into ruin." This moment transformed Francis and launched the Franciscan movement. This cross depicts not death, but triumph — Christ's eyes are open, His arms outstretched in welcome, symbolizing victory over death and the resurrection to come.
Product Features
- Height: 16 inches — commanding presence for any sacred space
- Style: Authentic San Damiano reproduction in Byzantine iconographic tradition
- Finish: Hand-painted with rich colors and gold accents
- Details: Christ with open eyes, ascending angels, witnesses including Mary and St. John
- Material: Durable resin construction with wood-like finish
- Ready to hang: Includes mounting hardware
- Perfect for home chapel, prayer room, bedroom, or office
- Meaningful gift for Franciscan devotees, RCIA, or anyone drawn to St. Francis
Sacred Symbolism
The San Damiano Cross is layered with meaning. Christ's upward gaze and open eyes symbolize His divinity and resurrection victory. The ascending hand of God the Father appears at top. Angels surround Christ in celebration. Below, Mary, St. John, Mary Magdalene, and the Roman centurion witness the crucifixion. The rooster beneath recalls Peter's denial and repentance. Every element tells the Gospel story in visual form.
Whether you're drawn to Franciscan spirituality, seeking a meaningful Confirmation or ordination gift, or simply desiring sacred art that deepens prayer, this San Damiano wall crucifix brings centuries of Catholic tradition into your home. It invites you to hear Christ's call anew: "Rebuild my Church."
16" San Damiano Wall Crucifix | Hand-Painted Catholic Cross | Italian Franciscan Design
$91.00
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Questions?
Contact us at 1-800-741-7754 (Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM EST) or visit our Contact page.
Return & Refund Policy
60-Day Money Back Guarantee
We stand behind every item we sell. If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, you may return it within 60 days of shipment for a full refund or exchange — no questions asked. We do not charge a restocking fee.
Free Returns
We pay for return shipping on all eligible returns for U.S. customers. Free returns are limited to three per customer.
How to Return an Item
- Contact our Customer Service department at 1-800-741-7754.
- Let us know you wish to return your order.
- Within one business day, we will email you a pre-paid USPS return label with packaging instructions.
- Take your package with the return label to your nearest Post Office and mail it back to us.
- Your return should arrive at our office within 2–4 business days (excludes weekends and holidays).
- Refunds are processed within two weeks and issued to your original payment method.
Condition of Returned Items
Returned merchandise must be undamaged and in new, unused condition. Items showing signs of wear or alteration will not be accepted.
Exceptions
The following items cannot be returned for a refund:
- 14KT solid gold jewelry — this jewelry is cast to order and cannot be returned unless defective. Defective solid gold jewelry will be exchanged at our expense.
- Special orders — custom and special order items are not returnable.
Gold-filled jewelry can be returned under our standard 60-day policy.
Exchanges
If you would like to exchange an item, follow the same return process above. Once we receive your return, we will ship the replacement item to you.
Lifetime Guarantee
All Bliss Manufacturing jewelry — including patron saint medals, sterling silver, gold-filled, and 14KT gold pieces — is covered by a lifetime guarantee against manufacturing defects. Should any Bliss item tarnish or have defects, we will repair or replace it at our expense. If the item is no longer in stock, we will either replace it with a like item or issue a full refund.
All other products are covered by our standard 60-day return policy.
Questions?
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