This 12 inch statue of St. Anthony portrays his encounter with Baby Jesus. It is made of painted plaster.
St. Anthony lived in the 13th century. A Franciscan, he was renowned for his preaching. As in this statue, he was one day blessed with a vision of Jesus while he was reading and praying. He was privileged to hold Jesus in his arms. He is very well known as the patron saint of lost items.
St. Anthony lived in the 13th century. A Franciscan, he was renowned for his preaching. As in this statue, he was one day blessed with a vision of Jesus while he was reading and praying. He was privileged to hold Jesus in his arms. He is very well known as the patron saint of lost items.