{"product_id":"saint-francis-of-assisi-miniature-saint-statue","title":"St. Francis of Assisi Miniature Statue","description":"\u003cp\u003eKeep the joy of Saint Francis close. This beautifully hand-painted miniature statue of the beloved patron of animals and ecology is a gentle reminder to see God's goodness in every creature — and to care for the world He made with simplicity, humility, and a glad heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Little Drops of Water® and finished by hand in fine resin, each statue is uniquely its own. Small variations in shading and brushwork are the mark of real craftsmanship, not mass production.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHO IS SAINT FRANCIS?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBorn around 1181 in Assisi, Italy, Francis renounced a life of privilege after a transformative illness to embrace radical poverty and joyful service to the poor. He founded the Franciscan Order, rebuilt crumbling churches, and preached the Gospel to all of creation — including, famously, the birds. He received the stigmata in 1224 and died in 1226, having transformed the Church through his witness to joy and simplicity. He is the patron of animals and ecology, and his feast day is October 4.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT MAKES THIS STATUE SPECIAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-painted in fine resin by Little Drops of Water artisans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepicted in the brown Franciscan habit, a little bird resting in his hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSized to fit beautifully on a nightstand, bookshelf, desk, or home altar corner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach piece is one-of-a-kind due to handcrafted finishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a free Saint Francis coloring page with every order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA MEANINGFUL GIFT FOR:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaptism, First Communion, or Confirmation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA home that loves animals or is welcoming a new pet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeast of Saint Francis (October 4) or a blessing of the animals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone named or devoted to Francis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChristmas or a housewarming blessing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a beautiful statue to bring to your priest for a blessing — a simple and meaningful act of faith.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full Miniature Saint Statues collection to find more hand-painted saints for the home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Drops of Water","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52761302335770,"sku":"155260YX-A","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/4368\/4122\/files\/little-drops-of-water-st-francis-1228853197.webp?v=1788046847","url":"https:\/\/mariangarden.com\/products\/saint-francis-of-assisi-miniature-saint-statue","provider":"Marian Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}