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Saint Thomas Aquinas Figurine Models

Imagery and Representation: shown as Dominic friar with a book and a dove. Hand carved in Maple wood and hand painted by professional artists. Made in Italy. Born in 1226, Thomas was the son of a Count of Aquino. When he was 5 he was placed in a Benedictine monastery. After he was able to make his own decisions, he went into the Order of St. Dominic and moved to Cologne to study and teach. He was a friend of French King St. Louis. He was one of the most influential theologians and was declared Doctor of the church in 1323. 

Patron Saint of academics, apologists, Aquino in Italy, book sellers, catholic academies, schools, universities, chastity, Falerna in Italy, learning, pencil makers, philosophers, publishers, scholars, students and theologians. Against Storms and Lightning. 

This St Thomas Aquinas Figurine is available in various size and finishes.

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

Feast day: January 28

When did St. Thomas Aquinas live: 1226- 1274

Biography:
St. Thomas Aquinas was born in 1226 as the son of a Count of Aquino. At the age of five years, he was placed in a Benedictine Monastery. When he was old enough to take his own decisions, he entered the Order of St. Dominic and moved to Cologne to study. Soon after, he was appointed to teach in Cologne. He wrote many works and befriended with the French king St. Louis. He was offered numerous important religious positions but he always refused. He became one of the most influent theologians and was declared Doctor of the church in 1323.

Patronage: St. Aquinas is patron saint of academics, against storms,lightnings, apologists, Aquino in Italy, book sellers, Catholic academies, schools, and universities,chastity, Falerna in Italy, learning, pencil makers, philosophers, publishers, scholars, students and theologians

Statues and wooden sculptures representing St. Thomas Aquinas -portrayal, imagery and emblem: St. Aquinas is shown as Dominic friar with book and a dove

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