St. Genesius 2 1/2in. Pewter Statue
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 This intricate statue depicts St. Genesius, patron of actors holding a cross and the tragedy and comedy masks, a popular symbol of the theater. The statue is hand-crafted and hand-cast in genuine pewter and stands 2 1/2in. tall by 3/4in. wide at the base. The statue comes in a gift box with a prayer card to St. Genesius.

St. Genesius

Feast Day: Roman Rite Calendar - 08/25 Tridentine Calendar - 08/25 Patron Of: Actors, Comedians, Dancers, Dancing Teachers, Epilepsy, Lawyers, Montebanks, Organ Makers, Secretaries Profile     An Actor hired to work in a play that made fun of Christian Baptism. In the middle of the performance he suddenly received a word from God, suddenly realized the truth of Christianity, and converted on stage. He refused to renounce his new faith, even at the emperor's orders, and was martyred by order of emperor Diocletian. Died     beheaded c.303 at Rome All information used with permission of the Patron Saint Index.

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