Saint Rita Figurine

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Original Karl Demetz Saint Rita Figurine This is a very beautiful statue of Saint Rita carved in selected Maple wood and hand painted in permanent water colors. The realism of this figurine is truly stunning. The sculpture shows all classical features with complete follow through in detail. This wood carved Saint Rita Figurine is available in different sizes and finishes. Please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected] for more information. Feastday St. Rita: May the 22ndWhen did St. Rita live: 1381 - 22 May 1447Biography of St. Rita:St. Rita of Cascia was born in 1381 in Roccaporena near Spoleto, Italy. From an early age she had the desire to become a nun, but her parents forced her to marry at the age of twelve. Her husband was cruel and harsh and she spent eighteen unhappy years. Together they had two sons, finally her husband was killed in a brawl. Both sons died and St. Rita tried to enter the Augustinian convent at Cascia, but she was refused because she was a widow. Finally the order gave her entry in 1413. St. Rita got sick and died on the 22nd of May 1457 at Cascia. According to the legend the relatives visited her when she lied sick to death in bed. They asked her if she had a wish. St. Rita requested a rose from the garden of her parents. It was January, however a relative went to Roccaporena to fulfill her desire and he returned with a flourishing rose, grown in the middle of the cold winter.Statues and sculptures of St. Rita - portrayal, imagery and emblem: The sculptures represent St. Rita with the crucifix and the crown of thorns in her hands.Patronage St. Rita: Patron saint of hopeless causes and of the unhappily married women. 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 Show more