Antique French Porcelain Figurine, best St Anthony Figure, French St Anthony Figure, Porcelain St Anthony

Vintage French St Anthony statuette. In biscuit porcelain. Lovely figurine. Showing signs of age commensurate with age and in good condition.

It measures
6.5" height x 2.25" width x 1.75" depth or 16.5cm x 5.5cm x 4cm
103 gram or 4oz

St. Anthony of Padua is one of the Catholic Church's most popular saints. Saint Anthony of Padua, patron saint of lost and stolen articles, was a powerful Franciscan preacher and teacher. He's typically portrayed holding the child Jesus—or a lily—or a book—or all three—in his arms. Many people give alms to St. Anthony Bread in thanksgiving to God for blessings received through the prayers of St. Anthony.
St. Anthony of Padua's life is what every Christian's life is meant to be; a steady courage to face best the ups and downs of life, the call to love and forgive, to be concerned for the needs of others, to deal with crisis great and small, and to have our feet solidly on the ground of total trusting love and dependence on God.
Saint Anthony is the patron saint for amputees, travelers and sailors. Although he lived and worked in Italy, he was born in Lisbon, Portugal, in 1195 to a wealthy family. He was known as a gifted speaker and for his clear and simple teachings.

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