Original PEMA Saint Florian of Lurch Statue (Model II) Models A classical depiction of Saint Florian in light armor standing over a residence, holding a lance and dowsing out a fire with a bucket. Very exquisite. This marvelous statue is hand carved in Maple wood (24" and larger in Linden wood) and hand painted with oil colors by professional artists. Fascinating to look at. This Saint Florian figurine is available in a large variety of sizes and various finishes. Please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected] for more information. With pleasure we will help you find exactly the art of inspiration you are looking for. Saint Florian is usually depicted as a young man in armor, pouring water onto a burning structure. Sometimes with a sword or lance; and a millstone. Patron Saint of Firemen and chimney sweeps Feast Day: May 4th The legend of Saint Florian is based on the real life events of a Roman soldier, Florian von Lorch, who was an official of the Roman Empire. Converted to Christianity when Christians were a small minority, Florian was martyred in 304 A.D. He was thrown into the river Ems with a millstone tied around his neck. His body was brought to dry land where an eagle mysteriously watched over him until he was buried. A Benedictine Abbey Church now stands on the site along the river Ems. It is said that he saved an entire city from flames with only a single bucket of water. Because of these events Florian has been the Patron Saint of firemen and chimney sweeps since the twelfth century. Click here for more information on Saint Florian Shipping and Handling: Shipping time frame- 2-3 weeks. International Orders Shipping Fees calculated based on weight & size. Because our statues 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
