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Catholic Supply of St. Louis, Inc.


Serving the Faithful Since 1960

These high quality olive wood Tau Crosses are made in Italy and are available in various sizes and styles. These make great gifts for retreats or class distribution. Because we import these from Italy ourselves, our inventory varies from time to time. The styles shown on the drop down option menu are the styles we have available currently.

  • Individually poly-bagged.
  • Made in Italy

You may wonder what is the meaning of a Tau cross and why is it shaped as so? Well, the Tau is the last letter of the Hebrew alphabet and is thought to be the symbol with which Ezekiel marked those chosen by God (Ez 9:4). Pope Innocent III opened the Fourth Lateran Council in 1215 (which was very important to St. Francis) with a homily on this Scripture passage. St. Francis of Assisi eventually signed his letters not with his name but with this symbol. Many Franciscans wear such a cross on a piece of leather, and Franciscan pilgrimage programs often begin by giving each participant such a cross. It represents a journey never completed this side of heaven. The Tau reminds us of St. Francis’ saying, “Let us begin again.”