Gift Set from the Promised Land

This gift set contains: a cross, a pocket-sized triptych icon, bottles of myrrh anointing oil, holy water from the Jordan River, salt and soil of the Holy Land. It was blessed on the Stone of Anointing at Jerusalem’s Temple of the Holy Sepulcher, which makes this item a wonderful souvenir of visiting Christian holy places and a great gift idea.

 The best place for the olive wood crucifix made of white metal would be near the front door, for it has the same meaning as the crosses on old houses that can be seen in many corners of the world – to bestow a blessing on all residents and visitors.

 The triptych represents depictions of Christ the Almighty, Jerusalem Mother of God and Nikolaos the Wonderworker – the ones from whom Christians of the world most often seek help in their prayers.

 Myrrh anointing oil is rubbed by laypeople to sore spots; holy water from the Jordan River is known for its beneficial power. Salt and soil keep the divine grace of the Holy Land and translate it to people inside the house. They may also be applied to the body without the need of opening the bottles.

 The big wooden cross is to bestow a blessing on all residents in the daytime and to protect their quiet sleep in the nighttime. Its best place would be somewhere in the middle of your home or at the icon corner. That would also be the best location to store the bottles with Holy Land’s gifts, while the pocket-sized triptych is to carry with you or to place on your car’s dashboard.