This is a unique sculpture of St. Francis of Assisi with the wolf, Hand carved from a solid block of white marble, naturally quarried from the earth. St Francis statue would make a great addition to your garden decor.
Francis (1181/1182-1226), the day the Church honors a great friar from Assisi, Italy. He is the patron saint of the environment and animals because he loved all creatures and allegedly preached to even the birds.
What is the story of St. Francis and the wolf?
The Wolf of Gubbio was a wolf who, according to the Fioretti di San Francesco, terrorized the Umbrian city of Gubbio until he was tamed by St. Francis of Assisi acting on behalf of God.
Make your home, church, school, or business feel more peaceful and sacred to this lovely little statue of St. Francis. The work shows a saint with crosses and several animals, including a bird perched on his hand. All sizes can be customized to make it ideal for gardens or homes or churches. The St. Francis statue is made of white marble. In order to preserve the pure and beautiful color, it is suitable for both indoors and outdoors.
Francis is one of the most revered religious figures in history. Pope Gregory IX sealed St. Francis on July 16, 1228. Together with St. Catherine of Siena, he was appointed patron saint of Italy. Later he became a patron of animals and the natural environment, and in the October 4 festival, the Catholic and Anglican churches held a ritual of blessing the animals.
What symbols represent Saint Francis?
Symbols associated with St Francis of Assisi are:
Birds and animals.
A bag of gold and rich raiment at St Francis’ (of Assisi) feet.
A winged crucifix with five rays.
Stigmata.
A crown of thorns.
A lighted lamp.
A fiery chariot.
Animals such as birds, deer, and a wolf.
Fire.
A skull.
Some of these symbols are seen around the time of the Feast of St Francis of Assisi.
Imagine a beautifully crafted statue of Saint Francis of Assisi as the focal point of your garden area, courtyard, or foyer. A good example is our life-size white marble St. Francis statue finished in natural stone colors. In this charming depiction of the patron saint of animals and nature, Saint Francis is shown holding a dove and an armful of flowers.
As one Professional Marble carving factory, we could also make other religious statues, like Mary, Jesus, Pieta, and more.
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