Original Karl Demetz 

Saint John Macias 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. John Macias was born in 1585 in Ribera, Spain as the son of a noble family. Unfortunately, he lost his parents at a young age. John decided to move to Peru to work on a cattle ranch. Later, he changed his plans and entered the Dominican order in Lima as a lay brother. There, he served as a doorkeeper. Soon he became famous because of his miracles and visions. He took care of the poor in Lima and died in 1645.

Feast Day: September 18th

This St John Macias Figurine is available in various sizes and finishes.

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Feast day: September 18th

When did St. John Macias live: 1585 - 1645

Biography of St. John Macias:
John Macias was born in 1585 in Ribera, Spain as the son of a noble family. Unfortunately, he lost his parents at a young age. John decided to move to Peru to work on a cattle ranch, then changed his plans and entered the Dominican order in Lima as a lay brother. There, he served as a doorkeeper. Soon he became famous because of his miracles and visions. He took care of the poor in Lima and died in 1645.

Statues and wooden sculptures from Val Gardena representing St. John Macias - portrayal, imagery and embelm: St. John Macias 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.

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