Saint Vincent Ferrer Figurine
by Demi Art
$208.00Hand carved in Maple wood and hand painted by professional artists. Made in Italy. St Vincent Ferrer Figurine is available in various sizes, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@italianwoodcarvings.com for more information.
Feastday: April 5th
Imagery and Representation: shown as a Dominican Friar with book and burning heart.
Patron Saint of Builders, Valencia, Naples and Marriage. Against headaches and fevers.
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.
