Saint Basil the Great Statue in Maple Wood | Val Gardena

Saint Basil the Great, bishop of Caesarea and Doctor of the Church, portrayed in episcopal vestments in a statue carved from Val Gardena maple wood. The colored version is carefully hand-painted; also available in a natural finish or in three shades of brown.Who was Saint Basil?Saint Basil (330–379) was one of the great Fathers of the Church. He defended the Nicene faith, wrote the Rule that still guides Eastern monasticism, and founded the “Basiliad”, a true city of charity with a hospital and shelter for the poor, sick, and travelers.Who venerates him and when is his feast day?He is venerated by Basilian monks, Byzantine-rite communities, and many faithful in Italy, especially in Calabria, Sicily, and Puglia. The Catholic Church celebrates him on January 2, while the Orthodox Church celebrates him on January 1; in Greece, he is the “Santa Claus” who brings gifts at New Year.A meaningful giftGift idea for a priest, bishop, or religious communityPerfect for anyone named BasilThree finishes: natural, three shades of brown, or hand-paintedAvailable in sizes starting from 15 cmSacred art from Val Gardena by DOLFI, since 1892.