7" Saint Barbara Religious Statue Figurine Made in Portugal

Features Hand Painted and Hand Decorated Made in Portugal 7 Inches 18 Centimeters Tall Since These Figurines Are Handmade And Painted Some Pieces May Be Slightly Different Than The Pictures Posted REF #1102 Saint Barbara is often portrayed with miniature chains and a tower. As one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers, Barbara continues to be a popular saint in modern times, perhaps best known as the patron saint of armorers, artillerymen, military engineers, miners and others who work with explosives because of her old legend's association with lightning, and also of mathematicians. Many of the thirteen miracles in a 15th-century French version of her story turn on the security she offered that her devotees would not die without making confession and receiving extreme unction.   Product Description Our collection of religious statues made in Portugal is not only a profound spiritual investment but also a meaningful and thoughtful gift for religious occasions. Each statue comes elegantly pack