Original Karl Demetz 

Saint Martin Porres Figurine Models

Imagery and Representation: shown as Dominican friar with book. Hand carved in Maple wood and hand painted by professional artists. Made in Italy. St. Martin was born in 1579 in Lima (Peru) and entered the Dominican Order at the age of fifteen. There, he worked as a barber, farm laborer, infirmaries and almoner. He also cared for the sick and poor and even established a hospital at his sister's house. The difference between the other hospitals was that in this hospital, people of different skin-color were not separated. St. Martin de Porres was always in touch with the Rose of Lima. He died in 1639 of typhus.

Patron Saint of the barbers, the social justice, of pet, against plagues of mice and rats

Feast Day: November 3rd

This St Martin Porres Figurine is available in various sizes and finishes.

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Feast day: November 3rd

When did St. Martin de Porres live: 1579 - 1639

Biography of St. Martin de Porres:
St. Martin was born in 1579 in Lima (Peru) and entered the Dominican Order at the age of fifteen. There, he worked as a barber, farm laborer, infirmaries and almoner. He also cared for the sick and poor and even established a hospital at his sister's house. The difference between the other hospital was, that in this hospital, people of different skin-color were not separated. St. Martin de Porres was always in touch with Rose of Lima. He died in 1639 of typhus.

Patronage: Martin de Porres is patron saint of the barbers, the social justice, of pet, against plagues of mice and rats

Statues and wooden sculptures representing St. Martin de Porres - portrayal, imagery and emblem: St. Martin de Porres is shown as Dominican friar with book.

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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Shipping usually takes 3 - 5 days within the U.S.A. for items in stock. If an item has to be backordered or shipped directly from the workshop in Italy, shipping may take 2 - 3 weeks.