St Anthony Of Padua, Antique Polychrome Statue, Circa 1850, Lovely Condition, 32 Centimetres Tall
This beautiful statue if of exceptional quality and wonderfully detailed as can be seen from the photos.
Saint Anthony of Padua, born Fernando Martins de Bulhões also known as Anthony of Lisbon, was a Portuguese Catholic priest and friar of the Franciscan Order. He was born and raised by a wealthy family in Lisbon, Portugal, and died in Padua, Italy. Noted by his contemporaries for his forceful preaching, expert knowledge of scripture, and undying love and devotion to the poor and the sick, he was the most-quickly canonized saint. He was proclaimed a Doctor of the Church on 16 January 1946. He is also the patron saint of lost things.
It is remarkable that Saint Anthony was canonized within a year of his death.
This beautiful statue stands 32 cm tall.
This beautiful statue if of exceptional quality and wonderfully detailed as can be seen from the photos.
Saint Anthony of Padua, born Fernando Martins de Bulhões also known as Anthony of Lisbon, was a Portuguese Catholic priest and friar of the Franciscan Order. He was born and raised by a wealthy family in Lisbon, Portugal, and died in Padua, Italy. Noted by his contemporaries for his forceful preaching, expert knowledge of scripture, and undying love and devotion to the poor and the sick, he was the most-quickly canonized saint. He was proclaimed a Doctor of the Church on 16 January 1946. He is also the patron saint of lost things.
It is remarkable that Saint Anthony was canonized within a year of his death.
This beautiful statue stands 32 cm tall.
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