[1090-1153], abbot, model for those who bear grave responsibilities while ill. Both diffident and infirm, St. Bernard was a courageous witness to truth and justice during the 12th century. He is the second founder of the Cistercian order and a Doctor of the Church. He is patron of chandlers (candlemakers) and of Gibraltar. His feast is August 20.
[18th Century B.C.] is shown with his “coat of many colors,” which Jacob, his father had given him as his favorite of twelve sons. This angered his brothers who sold him into slavery and told Jacob he was killed by wild animals. In Egypt, he interpreted Pharoah’s dream and became his overseer. During the famine that followed his brothers came seeking grain. They did not know him, he did not …
This masterpiece is in a relief style and is designed by an Italian master sculptor. It depicts Christ in the position that he might have been crucified in. It is made of solid metal and is laminated in galvanic silver. It is also decorated with gold plated accents. The picture measures 25.59" tall and 11.42" wide.
This is a contemporary Greek icon by N. Lionda of St. John the Baptist, the Greatest Among the Prophets, whom Christ Himself called great. He is supplicating Christ in prayer.
This Theotokos "Great Grace" 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.
This beautiful Madonna of the Streets plaque by Roberto Ferruzzi is accented with hand applied gold leaf. The color of the archway varies and there is no choice of color. It measures 8 in. x 5 3/4 in. Hand-crafted with care in Italy! Colors for border may vary from amoung the following colors: Pink, Light Green, Light Blue, Beige, and Red
This beautiful Guardial Angel plaque features a vibrant picture of a guardian angel watching over two children. It also features the Angel of God prayer on the other side. It is 3 3/4 X 2 5/16 when folded together. Folded out it is 4 3/4 wide.
This is a 16th century icon of St. John the Baptist (Forerunner) from Dionysiou Monastery. St. John's greatest miracle is the sowing of repentance in open and loving hearts.
(Jan, Jana, Janie, Janis, Janet, Janeen, Janette, Jayne, Jean, Jeanne, Joan, Joana, Joanne, JoAnn, Johanna, Joni, Jonie, Juana, Juanita, Giovanna, Vanya) [1572-1641], widow and foundress of the Order of the Visitation. After her husband died she met St. Francis de Sales who became her spiritual father and friend, and under his guidance she founded her order, chiefly for widows and those of …
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 frame is a lovely hand applied gold leaf scallop design all around. The words are done in an elaborate script and are surrounded by a drawn floral motiff mat. The print measures 6 3/4in. in height …
This unique Divine Mercy plaque is mounted on a mother of pearl frame. The frame measures 4" tall X 3 1/2" wide. The plaque is crafted in fine sterling silver in the Italian town of Loreto by one of the finest silver manufacturers in the world.
This endearing image of the Immaculate Heart of Mary is a copy of the painting by Adolfo Simeone. It measures 16 1/2 in. x 13 in. and has a lovely border hand applied with gold leaf. Made in Italy.
[1850-1917]. Mother Cabrini was born at Sant‚ Angelo Lodigiano in Italy. In 1877 she founded a new Institute of the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart. Her dream was to send her Sisters to China, but on the insistence of Pope Leo XIII, she sent them instead to the United States. In 1889, she came to the U.S. with the first of her Sisters. Every year she crossed the ocean and eventually …
[died 304], was a high Roman officer of Diocletian in North Austria. He would not renounce his faith. He was beaten twice, scourged, his skin was peeled off and he was set on fire before being thrown into a river with heavy stones around his neck. Many miraculous healings are attributed to him. He is patron of Poland and Austria and is a powerful protector against all dangers caused by fire or …
(Mathias) [1st Century], APOSTLE, was chosen by lot by the eleven to take the place of Judas among the Apostles, so that the number of Apostles would correspond to the number of the tribes of Israel. He is usually depicted as an old man holding a halberd, the instrument of his martyrdom. His feast is May 14.
The frame is a lovely hand applied gold leaf scallop design all around. The words are done in an elaborate script and are surrounded by a drawn floral motiff mat. The print measures 6 3/4in. in height and 5 1/8in. in width. Made in Italy. The following blessing is on this lovely plaque: God bless the corners of this house, And be the lintel blest; And bless the hearth and bless the …
[1474-1540] was left an orphan. She began teaching catechism to the children of her village. She founded the Ursulines, the first teaching order of women in the Church. Her sisters taught catechism and educated young girls. Ahead of her time, Angela founded an uncloistered, flexible society of women, without habits, vows or community life. That all came later. She is shown with a young girl. …
This lovely Vladimir Madonna and Child Florentine plaque is on an arched wood plaque accented with hand applied gold leaf. It measures 4 1/2 in. x 5 3/4 in. and comes from Italy.
(Ansis, Evan, Giannes, Giovanni, Hans, Hannu, Ioannis, Ivan, Iwan, Ivashka, Jan, Janeczek, Jankielek, Janko, Janos, Jean, Jonas, Jovan, Johann, Johannes, Joannes, Juhani, Juan, Juanitocho, Vanechka, Vanya, Xuan, Yochanan, Zana) [1542-1591], Carmelite friar and mystic. John met St. Teresa of Avila and founded for her the first house for men of the Discalced Reform. For five years he was her …
This plaque makes a wonderful gift for a sponsor from the newly confirmed Catholic. Let your sponsor know how much you have appreciated their support on your journey! This silver double plaque measures 7 in. wide and 5 in. tall and is made in the U.S.
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