San Damiano Crucifix (Cross of St. Francis), 8 x 6 cm

San Damiano Crucifix (Cross of St. Francis), 8 x 6 cm

A true crucifix: the corpus of Christ is mounted on the cross with the INRI title above His head — a vivid reminder of His Passion and of God's love for us.

Dimensions: height 8 cm (3.1 inches); width 6 cm (2.4 inches).

Otherwise known as the Cross of San Damiano, the Franciscan cross. It is the icon cross before which St. Francis of Assisi was praying when he heard the call to rebuild the church. Unlike a realistic crucifix, it shows Christ triumphant — alive and robed, with arms open.

Made of laminated wood; it has a hook for hanging on the wall. A good idea for a gift, e.g., on the occasion of Confirmation.