{"product_id":"saint-donatus-of-arezzo","title":"Saint Donatus of Arezzo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tab-title ng-scope\"\u003eSaint Donatus of Arezzo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tab-title ng-scope\"\u003eOriginal Karl Demetz \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-ng-bind-html=\"renderHtml(tabDescription)\" class=\"ng-binding\"\u003eMemorial Day: August 7\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen did Saint Donatus live: 4th century AD\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBIOGRAPHY:\u003cbr\u003eSaint Donatus of Arezzo was a Christian bishop who lived in the 4th century. There are few historically verified details about his life, but he is regarded as one of the most significant saints of Tuscany. According to legend, he was raised in a Christian family and developed deep devotion from an early age. He became the Bishop of Arezzo and worked fervently to spread Christianity. One story tells that he miraculously neutralized a poisoned chalice through prayer, saving a fellow believer from certain death. He is also credited with destroying a pagan idol. During the Christian persecutions, Saint Donatus was eventually arrested and suffered martyrdom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePATRONAGE:\u003cbr\u003eSt. Donatus is the patron saint of the city of Arezzo, winemakers, pharmacists, and travelers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSYMBOLISM, DEPICTION:\u003cbr\u003eThe symbols of Saint Donatus are a chalice, symbolizing the miracle of the neutralized poison, and a bishop's crozier, representing his role as the Bishop of Arezzo.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePATRON SAINT OF:\u003cbr\u003eDonatus, Donato, Donat, Don, Donny, Donnie, Donatello, Donatien, Donatusz, Donatiano.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-ng-show=\"showAbstract\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-ng-bind-html=\"renderHtml(abstractProduct)\" class=\"ng-binding\"\u003eThe wooden figure of Saint Donatus of Arezzo depicts him as a bishop with a mitre on his head. In his right hand, he holds a chalice with, while his left hand grasps an elaborately decorated bishop's crozier. His garments are richly adorned with golden details, and a red and gold-lined cloak drapes over his shoulders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eShipping and Handling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eShipping time frame- 2-3 weeks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOrders over $300.00 - Free Shipping within U.S.A.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eInternational Orders Shipping Fees calculated based on weight \u0026amp; size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBecause our statues are hand made and painted in Italy by Italian artists, we custom import your statue from Italy for you.  We generally have weekly bulk shipments of statue orders being sent from Italy.  Once you order a statue you can generally expect it to arrive in about 3 weeks, allowing for international and domestic shipping times.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIf you need a statue sooner, you can take a look at what is currently available in our \"Ready To Ship\" collection of statues available here in the states, which we can ship out in 1-2 days. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFor statues 12\" or larger, nativity sets over $350, or crosses and crucifixes 18\" or larger, drop shipping from Italy is available to get your item quicker, but starts at $35 and goes up from there.  Drop shipping from Italy can get your item to you usually in about 7-10 days.  If you are interested in this option, please email us.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePlease do not hesitate to contact us at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/info@italianwoodcarvings.com\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003einfo@italianwoodcarvings.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for more information.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eupdated 6.23.2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prod-tabs-wrapper ng-scope\" style=\"color: rgb(145, 145, 146); font-family: Overpass, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prod-tabs-content-container\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Demi Art","offers":[{"title":"8 inches","offer_id":46206715560072,"sku":"6113B","price":298.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 inches","offer_id":46206715592840,"sku":"6113B","price":565.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 inches","offer_id":46206715625608,"sku":"6113B","price":1008.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24 inches","offer_id":46206715658376,"sku":"6113B","price":2613.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"31.5 inches","offer_id":46206715691144,"sku":"6113B","price":4399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0370\/0663\/9240\/files\/demi-art-male-saints-6113B-4682580.jpg?v=1784059275","url":"https:\/\/italianwoodcarvings.com\/products\/saint-donatus-of-arezzo","provider":"Italian Wood Carvings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}