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Saint Raymond Peñafort Figurine Models

Imagery and Representation: shown as a dominican friar with a cross around his neck and a book in his left hand. Hand carved in Maple wood and hand painted by professional artists. Made in Italy. St. Raymond of Penafort was born in Spain as a relative of the King of Aragon. As a young child, he developed a special love for the Holy Virgin. After his studies, he became a teacher and later entered the Order of the Dominicans. He is said to have been very humble, holy, and that he converted many. Together with James of Aragon and St. Peter Nolasco founded the Order of Our Lady of Ransom, which tried to save Christians captured by the Moors. According to a legend, Raymond sailed all the way from Majorca to Barcelona on a cloak spread upon the water and died at the age of 100.

Patron Saint of lawyers and cannonists

This St Raymond Peñafort Figurine is available in various sizes and finishes.

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Feast day: January 7

When did St. Raymond of Penafort live: 1175- 1275

Biography:
St. Raymond of Penafort was born in Spain as a relative of the King of Aragon. Already in young years, he developed a special love for the Holy Virgin. After his studies, he became a teacher and later entered the Order of the Dominicans. He is said to having been very humble, holy and he converted many. Together with James of Aragon and St. Peter Nolasco, he founded the Order of Our Lady of Ransom, which tried to save Christians captures from the Moors. According to a legend, Raymond sailed all the way from Majorca to Barcelona on a cloak spread upon the water and died at the age of 100.

Patronage: St. Raymond of Penafort is patron saint of canonists and lawyers

Statues and wooden sculptures representing St. Raymond Penafort- portrayal, imagery and emblem: St. Raymond Penafort is shown as a dominican friar with cross around his neck and book in his left hand.

Shipping and Handling:

6" and smaller, $8.00 USD Shipping within U.S.A.

8" and up, $12.00 USD Shipping within U.S.A.

Orders over $300.00 - Free Shipping within U.S.A.

International Orders Shipping Fees calculated based on weight & size. 

Shipping usually takes 3 - 5 days within the U.S.A. for items in stock. If an item has to be backordered or shipped directly from the workshop in Italy, shipping may take 2 - 3 weeks.