24" American Made Chalk Composition Statuary St. Anthony

Saint Anthony attracted huge crowds wherever he preached with his eloquent and persuasive sermons. So captivating was the humble friar, that his preaching reformed the entire city of Padua. Anthony is the patron of the poor and oppressed, but is most widely invoked for the return of lost articles. By placing this statue in a common room in your family's home, you and your loved ones will constantly be reminded to implore Saint Anthony’s intercession to find everything from a lost set of keys to lost souls. Saint Anthony is depicted in this statue holding the infant Jesus. Next to the Blessed Virgin Mary, Anthony of Padua is the saint most often seen in artwork holding the child Jesus in his arms. This rendering of Anthony and Our Lord recalls the time when the Infant Jesus appeared to him, surrounded by bright light, and embraced him. The beautiful white lilies Anthony is holding are a traditional illustration of the Franciscan's purity. The statue stands 24" tall, is made of high quality American chalk composition, and is hand-painted with vibrant colors and detailed by our premier Italian artist, making this item limited in quantity and highly demanded by our customers. Saint Anthony's Feast Day is celebrated on June 13th.