Saint Thomas Figurine 8" Available Now and Ready to Ship!

Original Karl Demetz Saint Thomas Figurine The wooden figure of St. Thomas, dressed in a long robe, holds a spear in his right hand and an open book in his left. Hand carved in Maple wood and hand painted by professional artists. Made in Italy. Please do not hesitate to contact us at info@italianwoodcarvings.com for more information.Feast day: July 3rd When did St. Thomas live: 1st century AD Biography: According to the bible, St. Thomas was a Jew who had become one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. Thomas questioned Jesus' resurrection and later made a confession of faith after having seen and touched Jesus's wounds. It is said that after the death of Jesus, he travelled as far as India and along the way preached the Good News to there Persians and Medes. He was eventually martyred on the 21st of December 72 A.D. His relicts are nowadays in the Italian region Abruzzo. Patronage: St. Thomas is the patron saint of architects and builders, of India, the Saint Thomas Christians and the Atheist converts Statues and wooden sculptures representing St. Thomas the Apostle - portrayal, imagery and emblem: St. Thomas is shown as apostle with beard, books and a spear (means of martyrdom). Shipping and Handling: International Orders Shipping Fees calculated based on weight & size. Our "Ready To Ship" collection of statues available here in the states, which we can ship out in 1-2 days. Please do not hesitate to contact us at info@italianwoodcarvings.com for more information. updated 6.27.2025