Original Karl Demetz Saint Christopher Figurine Models Hand carved in Maple wood and hand painted by professional artists. Made in Italy. St Christopher Figurine is available in various sizes and finishes. Please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected] for more information. Feast day: July 25When did St. Christopher live: Third CenturyBiography of St. Christopher:St. Christopher was a martyr in Licia under Decius around 250. He was a giant man who lived in the woods. One day, a child asked him to be carried across a river. Whilst carrying him across the river, the weight of the child seemed to become heavier and heavier,so that he almost couldn't carry him on his shoulder anymore. When they reached the shore, the child revealed itself as Jesus Christ who was carrying the weight of the whole earth. This is why St.Christopher is also patron saint of the travelers. After his baptism, he started preaching in Licia and began his life as a martyr.Patronage: transportation(drivers, sailors, etc.), traveling, storm, Saint Christopher's Island (Saint Kitts ), epilepsy, gardeners, holy death, toothacheStatues and sculptures of St. Christopher - portrayal, imagery and emblem: The statue above, skillfully caved and painted by the masters in Val Gardena, shows the giant St. Christopher with a pole who carries Jesus Christ on his shoulder in order to cross the river. 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
