Original Karl Demetz St. Achatius Figurine Models Hand carved in Maple wood and hand painted by professional artists. Made in Italy. St Achatius is available in various sizes and finishes. Please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected] for more information. Feastday St. Achatius: May 8When did St. Achatius live: Third centuryBiography of St. Achatius:St. Achatius, born in Cappadocia, was a centurion in the Roman troops during the Emperors Diocletian and Maximian. When he refused to sacrifice to gods, the commanding officer accused him of having rejected the pagan faith. He had courageously suffered tortures and torments which were followed by the decapitation.Statues and sculptures of St. Achatius portrayal, imagery and emblem:The sculptures represent St. Achatius with the palm, the crown of thorns and the Roman soldier' s armor.Patronage St. Achatius: Patron of Squillace, of Guardavalle, soldiers and dying people. He is also remembered as the protector of the troops and is invoked against headaches. Shipping and Handling: Shipping time frame- 2-3 weeks. International Orders Shipping Fees calculated based on weight & size. Because the statues we list are hand made and painted in Italy by Italian artists, we custom import your statue from Italy for you. We generally have weekly bulk shipments of statue orders being sent from Italy. Once you order a statue you can generally expect it to arrive in about 3 weeks, allowing for international and domestic shipping times. If you need a statue sooner, you can take a look at what is currently available in our "Ready To Ship" collection of statues available here in the states, which we can ship out in 1-2 days. For statues 12" or larger, nativity sets over $350, or crosses and crucifixes 18" or larger, drop shipping from Italy is available to get your item quicker, but starts at $35 and goes up from there. Drop shipping from Italy can get your item to you usually in about 7-10 days. If you are interested in this option, please email us. Please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected] for more information. updated 6.27.2025
