This picture is truly a masterpiece.  Designed by an Italian master sculptor, it depicts the suffering face of Christ in great detail.  It is crafted in sterling silver and has gold plated accents.  The picture comes mounted on a mahogany back and measures 18" tall and 13 3/4" wide.

This is the classic Serenity Prayer:  " God Grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can and Wisdom to know the difference." The print measures 6 3/4in. in height and 5 1/8in. in width.  Accented in hand applied gold leaf.  Made in Italy.

This beautiful Holy Family Florentine plaque features a white and gold border and measures 31 in. by 23 in. This plaque is made in Italy.

This 22 inch plaque of Christ carrying the cross is handcarved out of Lindenwood in the Czech and Slovak republics.

(Mary, Marie, Marion, Marlena, Maureen, Moira, Mimi, Molly) [1890-1902], was an unselfish child from a poor family. She had a religious nature. She spent her time cooking, cleaning and caring for the younger children in her household. When she refused the advances of an 18-year-old familiar, after several attempts to sexually assault her, he stabbed her 14 times in a rage. Before she died, she …

This is a modern Greek icon of the virgin St. Agatha from Palermo, Italy, who was martyred in 251.  She refused to deny Christ, was tortured, put into prison, and saw St. Peter who appeared to her for healing and strength.

(Silas, Simeon, Symon) [1st Century], APOSTLE. Nothing is known for certain about him. He may have been a member of the Zealot Party. Later stories say that he preached the Gospel in Egypt & Persia and that he was martyred in Persia with Saint Jude. His emblems are a fish, a saw (the instrument of his martyrdom), a boat and an oar. His feast is October 28 with St. Jude.

This St. John the Baptist icon is in a decorative brass frame with an enamel style design, a felt back and a loop for hanging.  The motiff on the frame is 2 peacocks.  The icon measures approximately 3in. x 4in.

Last Supper Plaque By da Vinci This Florentine plaque features Da Vinci's Last Supper and is made in Italy. Accented in hand applied gold leaf.  The plaque measures 18x10.

This St. Thomas Aquinas Ceramic Plaque is 8 1/4 inches high and 5 1/2 inches wide.

This Florentine plaque is a reproduction of the famous "Disputation of the Eucharist" fresco from the Vatican Museum. It was  painted by Raphael c. 1509 and is accented in hand applied gold leaf.  The plaque has hand-made designs around the border and is imported from Italy.

This work of art is designed by an Italian master sculptor, it is shaped like a cross and has a relief medallion in center depicting the suffering face of Christ in great detail.  It is crafted in sterling silver.   The cross comes mounted on a mahogany back.  It measures 5.51" tall and 4.33" wide.

[1844-1879], a simple peasant girl favored by a vision of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The shrine at Lourdes, France celebrates this graceful encounter and the confidence that no one is so humble as to escape divine care. Her feast is April 16.

This is a modern Russian icon of the brothers Ss. Cyril and Methodios, who were the "Enlighteners of the Slavs," creating their alphabet and translating the services and Bible into their own language.

[354-430], bishop of Hippo in North Africa. A native of Africa and a convert to Christianity, he became its foremost theologian. His autobiography is a classic of literature. The cause of much anguish to his mother during his youth, St. Augustine is a suitable patron for distraught parents and their wayward children. He is also patron of brewers, printers and theologians. His feast is August 28.

This is a 16th century icon from Dionysiou Monastery on Athos.  St. John is shown here as the young 13-year-old who dedicated his life to Christ.  He grew old in service to his Lord, and laid down voluntarily in a grave when over 100 years old, and went to the Lord.

This is a 16th century Russian icon and now sits in the Andrei Rublev Museum in Moscow.  St. John is shown with his faithful disciple St. Prochoros, one of the original seven deacons of the church, who is transcribing the divine vision and words of his Gospel and the Apocalypse while on Patmos.

(Margarita, Margherita, Marguerite, Margarete) [1045-1093] was married to King Malcolm III and bore him eight children. She used her influence as queen for the good of religion and the promotion of justice. She always helped the sick, the poor and orphans. She was famous for penance, mortification and devotion. In old age, before her death, she was bedridden and very lonely. Her son, David, …

(Steven, Stefan, Stefano, Esteban) [died c. 35], martyr, the first of seven deacons chosen by the apostolic community of Jerusalem. St. Stephen was the first Christian martyr and is apt patron of those who must give witness to their convictions before a hostile audience. He is also patron of bricklayers, deacons and of Hungary. His feast is December 26.

This is a modern Greek icon of St. Barbara painted in 1976.  St. Barbara died for her faith in 306, and works countless miracles to the present day.