Original Karl Demetz 

Saint Vincent Ferrer Figurine Models

Imagery and Representation: shown as a Dominican Friar with a book and burning heart. Hand carved in Maple wood and hand painted by professional artists. Made in Italy. Vincent was born in 1357 in Spain and entered the Order of St. Dominic at a young age where was charged with teaching philosophy. He was sent to Barcelona where he continued his scholastic duties and began preaching. In 1390, he accompanied Cardinal Pedro de Luna to France, but soon returned home. As de Luna was elected Pope, Vincent started traveling to Spain, France, Switzerland and Italy where he converted many people. His aim was the end of the Great Schism. Vincent Ferrer died in 1419.

Patron Saint of Builders, Valencia, Naples and Marriage. Against headaches and fevers. 

This St Vincent Ferrer Figurine is available in various sizes and finishes.

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Feast day: April 5th

When did St. Vincent Ferrer live: 1357- 1419

Biography of St. Vincent Ferrer:
Vincent was born in 1357 in Spain and entered the Order of St. Dominic at a young age, where was charged with teaching philosophy. He was sent to Barcelona where he continued his scholastic duties and began preaching. In 1390, he accompanied Cardinal Pedro de Luna to France, but soon returned home. As de Luna was elected Pope, Vincent started traveling to Spain, France, Switzerland and Italy where he converted many people. His aim was the end of the Great Schism. Vincent Ferrer died in 1419.

Patronage: St. Vincent Ferrer is patron saint of the builders, of Valencia and Naples, against headaches, fever and for marriage

Statues and wooden sculptures from Val Gardena representing St. Vincent Ferrer - portrayal, imagery and emblem: St. Vincent Ferrer is shown as a Dominican Friar with book and burning heart.

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.