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Saint Peregrine Lazoisi Figurine Models

Imagery and Representation: Shown as a monk with a wound and a cross. He holds a book in his right hand and carries a cross around his neck. Hand carved in Maple wood and hand painted by professional artists. Made in Italy. Peregrine Laziosi was born in Forli, a small city in Italy in 1260 and strived for a political career. During an uprising the Pope sent St. Philip to negotiate with Peregrine Laziosi. During negotiations, Peregrine struck Philip in the face. Surprisingly, instead of striking back, Philipp offered him the second cheek. This action impressed Peregrine so much that he was instantly converted to Catholicism. Later on, he had a vision and joined the Servites in Siena, then moved back to Forli. When he was diagnosed with cancer and amputation seemed the only solution,  he spent the night before the operation in prayer. The next day, he was miraculously healed. 

This St Peregrine Lazoisi Figurine is available in various sizes and finishes.

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

Feast-day: May 1

When did St. Peregrine Laziosi live: 1260- 1345

Biography of St. Peregrine Laziosi:
Peregrine Laziosi was born in Forli, a small city in Italy in 1260 and strived after a career in politics. During an uprising in which the Pope has sent St. Philip to negotiate with Peregrine Laziosi, the latter struck Philipp in the face. Surprisingly, Philipp, instead of starting a fight, offered him the second cheek. This action impressed Peregrine so much that he was instantly converted to Catholicism. Later on, he had a vision and joined the Servites in Siena, then moved back to Forli. When he got cancer and the doctors decided to take off his leg , he spent the night before the operation in prayer. The next day, he was miraculously healed. St. Peregrine died in 1345 and was canonized in 1726.

Patronage of St. Peregrine Laziosi: Saint of women in labor and maternity cases, the coachman; against AIDS, cancer, rheumatism, gout, plague, syphilis, veins and leg disorders

Statues and wooden sculptures representing St. Peregrine Laziosi - representation, imagery and emblem: St. Peregrine laziosi is shown as a monk with a wound and cross. In his right hand, he holds a book and he carries a cross around his neck.

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