Hand carved in Maple wood and hand painted by professional artists. Made in Italy. St Conrad of Ascoli Piceno Figurine is available in various sizes and finishes.

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Memorial Day: August 16

When did Saint Roch live: 14th century AD

BIOGRAPHY:
Saint Roch was born around 1295 in Montpellier, France, into a wealthy family. After his parents' death, he distributed his inheritance to the poor and embraced an ascetic life. During a pilgrimage to Rome, he devoted himself to caring for plague victims, reportedly performing many miraculous healings. Eventually, he contracted the disease himself and withdrew into solitude, where, according to tradition, a dog brought him bread daily until he recovered. Upon returning to Montpellier, he was mistakenly imprisoned as a spy and died after several years in captivity.

PATRONAGE:
St. Roch is the patron saint of plague victims, nurses, pharmacists, surgeons, pilgrims, and domestic animals.

SYMBOLISM, DEPICTION:
The symbols of San Roch are the plague sore on his leg, representing both his suffering and healing power and the pilgrim's staff symbolizing his spiritual journey.

PATRON SAINT OF:
Roch, Rochus, Rocco, Roque, Rocky, Rokas, Roche, Rocho, Rochon, Rochet, Roché, Roc

The wooden figure of St. Roch, dressed in pilgrim's clothing with a hat, depicts him holding a staff in his right hand while lifting his robe with his left to reveal a plague sore on his leg. Beside him, there's an angel.