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Saint Ignatius of Loyola Figurine Models

Imagery and Representation: shown as a priest with a book, a cross around his neck, and a burning heart. Hand carved in Maple wood and hand painted by professional artists. Made in Italy. St. Ignatius was born as the youngest of thirteen children in Spain and became a Spanish soldier who fought against the French. He had to end his military career after he was hit by a cannonball. During his recovery, he read about the lives of the saints and decided to dedicate his own life to the Christian religion. Shortly after making this decision, he started having visions and was put on trial. After traveling and studying in different schools, he ended up in Paris where he taught at the university. Later, he founded his own order called the Society of Jesus, or Jesuits.

Patron Saint of the Society of Jesus, the soldiers, the educators and of education, of the dioceses of San Sebastián and Bilbao

This St Ignatius of Loyola Figurine is available in various sizes and finishes.

Please do not hesitate to contact us at info@italianwoodcarvings.com for more information.

Feast day: July 31

When did St. Ignatius of Loyola live: 1491- 1556

Biography of St. Ignatius of Loyola:
St. Ignatius was born as the youngest of thirteen children in Spain and became a Spanish soldier who fought against the French. He had to end his military career as he was hit by a cannon ball. During his recovery, he read the lives of the saints and decided to dedicate his own life to the Christian religion. Already soon after, he started having visions but was put on a hard trial: he started getting afraid and having doubts. After traveling and studying in different schools, he ended up in Paris where he taught at the university. Later, he founded his own order called the Society of Jesus, or Jesuits.

Patronage: St. Ignatius of Loyola is patron saint of the Society of Jesus, the soldiers, the educators and of education, of the dioceses of San Sebastián and Bilbao

Statues and wooden sculptures representing St. Ignatius of Loyola - portrayal, imagery and emblem: St. Ignatius of Loyola is shown as a priest with a book, a cross around his neck and a burning heart.

Shipping and Handling:

Shipping time frame- 2-3 weeks.

International Orders Shipping Fees calculated based on weight & size.

Because the statues we list 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.   

If 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. 

For 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.  

Please do not hesitate to contact us at info@italianwoodcarvings.com for more information.

updated 6.27.2025