Original Karl Demetz

Saint Brigid Figurine Models protected 

This is a very beautiful statue of Saint Brigid carved in selected Maple wood and hand painted in permanent water colors. The realism of this figurine is truly stunning. The sculpture shows all classical features with complete follow-through in detail.

This wood-carved Saint Brigid Figurine is available in different sizes and finishes.

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Memorial Day: July 23

When did Saint Brigid live: 1303 - 1373

BIOGRAPHY:
Saint Brigid, born in Finsta (Sweden), already had mystical visions in her youth, which had a decisive influence on her. At the age of 13, she entered a marriage with Ulf Gudmarsson, which resulted in eight children, including Catherine of Sweden. Following a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela in 1341, during which Ulf fell ill and died shortly afterwards, Brigid decided to devote her life entirely to God's service. In 1346, she founded the Vadstena convent, which later became the center of theOrder of the Most Holy Savior (Birgittines), which she also founded. The order emphasized the poverty, chastity and obedience of its members. Over the years, she had numerous meticulously documented visions, which were published post mortem under the name "Revelationes" and translated into several languages.

PATRONAGE:
St. Brigid is the patron saint of Sweden; of widows, pilgrims, travelers and the sick.

SYMBOLISM:
The symbols of San Brigid are a book, which emphasizes her wisdom and understanding of the Holy Scriptures, an abbot's staff as an implication of responsibility in her role as abbess, and a candle as the emblematic light of God.

PATRON SAINT OF:
Brigida, Brigid, Brigitte, Brigitta, Bridget, Britta, Brit, Brige, Bride, Berit, Gitte, Biggi, Pirjo

The wooden figure of St. Brigid, dressed in a religious habit, carries an abbot's staff in her right hand and a book with a candle on top in her left.