{"title":"Saint Francis Of Assisi Statues And Gifts | Hand Carved In Bethlehem","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur Saint Francis of Assisi statues and gifts are hand carved in Bethlehem by Christian families whose craft has been passed down through generations. Bethlehem Handicrafts has brought these pieces to Catholic homes and parish gardens across America since 2000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSaint Francis is the patron of animals, ecology, and peace. Founder of the Franciscan order and the first to give the world the living Nativity, he carries deep meaning for anyone who loves creation. A Saint Francis statue carved from Bethlehem olive wood pairs the saint of nature with wood from olive trees that have grown in the Holy Land for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInside this collection you will find:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHand carved Saint Francis statues for garden and home\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSaint Francis with animals and birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWall plaques with the Prayer of Saint Francis\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFranciscan tau crosses and rosaries\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSan Damiano crosses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFree shipping on orders over $75. Every order supports the Christian artisan families of Bethlehem.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"saint-francis-of-assisi-with-animals-carved-statue-olive-wood-art-sculpture-from-holy-land-patron-of-ecology","title":"St. Francis Assisi with Animals Statue 13.4\" Hand Carved Olive Wood from Holy Land","description":"\u003cp\u003eL 8.5\" x W 7.7\" x H 13.4\" v Loving nature and loving God were basics of the life of Saint Francis as he led the church to a new enlightenment. Humility and not caring for Earthly possessions brought him to a place of happiness and connection with God. This powerful olive wood carving from Bethlehem is here to remind you of his great deeds and to lead you to that connection. Get this hand carved statue to feel the connection it brings. Matthew's Gospel 19:21 \"If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. 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