Statues, Icons Framed Images

This is a beautiful little metal statue of Mary, our Blessed Mother, in the form of Our Lady of Grace. Beneath her feet is the date 1830, signifying the year in which She appeared to Saint Catherine Laboure (a French Nun) at Rue de Bac, Paris, thus being the first of numerous visits and the request to make the famous Miraculous Medal. The statue measures 6.5cm and has a gold-coloured base equipped with an adhesive in order to place it easily in the car. (Base pattern may vary)..

Statue of Our Lady of Fatima (32 cm)..

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Small statue of St Joseph with instruction for selling your house...

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Icons of the Theotokos (God-bearer) and Christ Emmanuel are important for iconographic theology. The reason we are able to paint and venerate sacred images is because God took on our human flesh and to reveal himself to us, using Mary as his material instrument. On the basic level of human relationships, there is no question as to why for almost two thousand years these Madonna and Child images have been so popular in the hearts and minds of the faithful. Mary and the child Jesus touch cheek to cheek. One arm is wrapped around her neck while the other is grasping her veil. An unusual aspect of this icon is that instead of the usual gesture of adoration with one hand, Mary embraces the child with both hands. This emphasizes the intimate nature of their relationship. Though full of tenderness, the image is free of sentimentality. Jesus’ sober gaze is directed at us as he clings tightly to his mother for safety. Although Jesus is God, he is also human and rightly afraid of the suffering ..

This beautiful Icon Cross illustrating the Holy Family, confirms the importance of the Family in God’s plan as indeed, the Word of God Himself, became part of a human family. The Gospels speak little of the life of the Holy Family in the years before Jesus’ public ministry. Matthew and Luke narrate the episodes from this period of Christ’s life, namely his circumcision and later Presentation, the flight to Egypt, the return to Nazareth, and the Finding in the Temple. Joseph and Mary were apparently observant Jews, as Luke narrates that they brought Jesus with them on the annual pilgrimage to Jerusalem with other Jewish families. The feast of the Holy Family is commemorated each year on the first Sunday after the Epiphany, and celebrated on the Sunday within the Octave of Christmas to honor St. Joseph, the Blessed Mother and Jesus. Beyond the formal recognition of Jesus’s early life, the feast of the Holy Family showcases the perpetual importance of family. Made in Italy...

Statue of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Statue 33cm..

A beautiful wooden Icon Cross depicting scenes from the life of Christ – the Last Supper, Crucifixion and then Resurrection. Beautiful gold/silver metallic highlights/accents. Measures 15cm x 15cm. Suitable for hanging on wall. Made in Italy...

12.2cm x 9cm..

St Michael Statue 8cm x 4cm..