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

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Feast day of St. Meinhard: 26th September

When did St. Meinhard of Hersfeld live: in the eleventh century

Biography:
Saint Meinhard of Hersfeld was a benedictine monk in Hersfeld who was elected abbot in 1036. One year after his consacration, his monastery burnt down due to a fire and Meinhard put great efforts in rebuilding it. He was known for his severe attitude and his zeal for science. His episcopacy was overshadowed by a conflict with bishop Burkhard of Halberstadt. Meinhard died in 1059

Statues and wooden sculptures representing St. Meinhard of Hersfeld - portrayal, imagery and emblem: St. Meinhard of Hersfeld is shown as an abbot with abbot's crook, cross around his neck and books.

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