(Franchesco, Francisco, Francois, Franz) [1567-1622] was a bishop, doctor of the church & founder of the Order of the Visitation with St. Jane Frances de Chantal. He was a prolific & persuasive writer. He spent many years trying to bring the Calvinists of the Savoy region of Switzerland & France back to the church. He was a great preacher. His best known work is the “Introduction to …

[1195-1231] was a Franciscan missionary, theologian, popular preacher, and indefatigable defender of the poor, those deeply in debt, and prisoners. Popular tradition has him patron of those who have lost precious possessions. He is also patron of travelers, of harvests, of barren women, of the poor and of Portugal, where he was born. His feast is June 13.

This is a modern Greek icon by the Nuns Kassiane and Kyriana from Patmos.  St. James was the first bishop of Jerusalem and presided at the Apostolic Council.  He wrote the first Liturgy.

[1491-1556] founded the Society of Jesus. Raised as a soldier, he was badly wounded and while recuperating had a conversion of life and wrote his famous Spiritual Exercises. His order was placed at the disposal of the Pope and was known for works of charity, education and missionary work. Ignatius is the patron of spiritual exercises, retreats and soldiers. His feast is July 31.

This is a modern Greek icon of St. Nicholas, who was chosen to be Archbishop of Myra in Lycia, in Asia Minor.  Known for his charity and love, St. Nicholas was a staunch defender of the Faith against heresy, rebuking the heretic Arius to his face.  The patron of sailors and children, he died on December 6, 343.

(Tomas, Thomasso) [1st Century], APOSTLE, surnamed "Didymus", i.e. twin, in the gospel. All we know for certain about him is derived from the gospel narratives where the chief episode related of him concerns his unbelief and subsequent profession of faith in Christ‚s resurrection. According to an ancient tradition he is said to have preached in South India and there to have suffered martyrdom. …

This is a contemporary Greek icon of St. Andrew by N. Lionda.  St. Andrew preached in Byzantium, the Balkans, Carpathia, Russia, Greece and the Peloponnese, dying on an X-shaped cross.  He erected a cross in Kieve and Valaam Monastery, who later converted.

This Stations of the Cross set measures 12 inches square.  It is hand carved out of lindenwood in the Czech and Slovak republics.

 [1506-1552], one of the founders of the Society of Jesus and heroic missionary to the Far East. Living among those to whom he came to preach the Gospel and adopting their language and customs, he suffered much from the opposition of European officials. He is patron of all foreign missionaries, those who must live among strangers and of Borneo, India, Outer Mongolia and Pakistan. His …

This is a modern Greek icon of the Emperor Constantine and his mother Helen.  St. Constantine while still a pagan set out to restore order and peace against the Emperor Maxentios.  St. Constantine saw before the battle a shining cross with the words "In this sign, conquer!"  He put three crosses in the front of his army and defeated the larger force, later ending the persecution …

This stunningly beautiful  Our Lady of Perpetual Help Florentine Plaque is made in Italy and features a dark green and gold border. This large plaque measures 23 in. by 31 in. For more information about Our Mother (Lady) of Perpetual Help, the story of the icon and the devotion, please read our article here.

This richly illustrated plaque of the Prodigal Son by Rembrandt conveys the merciful father receiving his son back into his life.  This picture on a wood base has a hand applied gold leaf accented border around the subject and measures 9 3/4 in. x 7 3/4 in.  Made in Italy.

This is a modern Greek icon by N. Lionda of St. George, the Great and Glorious Martyr of Christ.  His father was a martyr before him in Cappadocia, and he moved with his mother to Palestine after his death.

This Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha Ceramic Plaque measures 8 1/2 in. by 4 1/2 in.

This beautiful Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary Florentine Diptych measures 9.5 in. by 6.5 in. and is made in Italy. 

This is a contemporary Greek icon from a monastery church of the Prodigal Son returning to his father's house.  We have degraded ourselves too, may we turn again and live.

This lovely plaque of the Blessed Mother as a young girl with her mother, St. Ann is a copy of the original by Murillo.  It is rimmed with hand applied gold leaf and measures 7 in. x 5 in.  Made in Italy. Plaque says St. Anna

[or comedian, died c.300], was the favorite comedian of the day. He was converted while performing a play ridiculing the Christian practice of Baptism before the Emperor Diocletian. At the end of the play, he professed his faith before the Emperor and was tortured and beheaded. He is shown with the actor‚s mask, a violin, the baptismal font and a sword, the implement of his death. He is patron …

This is a modern Greek style icon of St. Joseph, the Betrothed to the Virgin, by Philotheos Giffey.  It hangs in the monastery chapel of St. Isaac of Syria Skete in Wisconsin.

[born in 601 in Wales]. He founded a monastery at Mynew (Miniva) and is known as the first bishop of the place called St. David. The monks followed an exceedingly austere life and the monastery became a nursery of saints. He founded a dozen monasteries and many miracles are attributed to him. He is the principle patron of Wales. He is shown as a bishop with a dove near him. He often stands on …