{"product_id":"italian-saint-francis-birds-garden-statue-31-inch","title":"Italian Saint Francis with Dove Statue 31\" High","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"4726\" data-end=\"5035\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA gentle expression and the quiet presence of two birds make this Italian Saint Francis Garden Statue a meaningful symbol of compassion, peace, and respect for the natural world. The saint is portrayed standing in a simple Franciscan robe, cradling a dove while a second bird rests securely upon his shoulder.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5037\" data-end=\"5354\"\u003eRather than limiting the sculpture to one appearance, this edition is available in a variety of hand-applied Henri finishes. Select a warm earth tone for a woodland garden, a light stone finish for a church courtyard, or an aged treatment that brings added depth to the folds, feathers, rope belt, and facial details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5356\" data-end=\"5760\"\u003eBorn in Assisi, Italy, around 1181 or 1182, Francis abandoned a life of privilege and devoted himself to poverty, service, and spiritual renewal. His teachings emphasized humility and care for those in need, while traditions surrounding his life describe him preaching to birds and recognizing nature as part of one connected creation. He is now widely honored as the patron saint of animals and ecology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5762\" data-end=\"6156\"\u003eThis 31-inch sculpture brings that enduring message into a garden without requiring a monumental setting. Place Saint Francis beside a birdbath, among flowers, near a pet memorial, along a wooded path, or within a dedicated prayer space. His calm stance and caring interaction with the birds make him especially appropriate for homes, churches, schools, animal sanctuaries, and retreat centers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6158\" data-end=\"6398\"\u003eCrafted in America from heavyweight cast stone, the statue weighs 61 pounds and includes an attached 7-by-7-inch base. The choice of finish allows the piece to become either a quiet natural accent or a more prominent devotional focal point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6158\" data-end=\"6398\"\u003eFor the richly shaded finish shown in the coordinating photograph, see the \u003cstrong data-start=\"6950\" data-end=\"7009\"\u003eItalian Saint \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/statue.com\/products\/italian-saint-francis-31-high?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=c667b6205\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title='Alternative Colored Italian Saint Francis with Dove Statue Classic Colors 31\" High'\u003eFrancis with Dove Hi-Tone\u003c\/a\u003e Statue 31\" High\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"StoneCasters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43700677836889,"sku":"CHS1710","price":364.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/1623\/9449\/files\/Italian_Saint_Francis_31_High_Large_SKU_CHS1710.jpg?v=1784740799","url":"https:\/\/statue.com\/products\/italian-saint-francis-birds-garden-statue-31-inch","provider":"Statue.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}