Feast Day: October 22nd
Patron Saint of Krakow, Poland; World Youth Day; Young Catholics; Families
St. John Paul II, Latin Johannes Paulus, original name Karol Józef Wojtyła, (born May 18, 1920, Wadowice, Poland—died April 2, 2005, Vatican City; beatified May 1, 2011; canonized April 27, 2014; feast day October 22), the bishop of Rome and head of the Roman Catholic Church (1978–2005), the first non-Italian pope in 455 years and the first from a Slavic country. His pontificate of more than 26 years was the third longest in history. As part of his effort to promote greater understanding between nations and between religions, he undertook numerous trips abroad, traveling far greater distances than had all other popes combined, and he extended his influence beyond the church by campaigning against political oppression and criticizing the materialism of the West.
The St. Pope John Paul II Statue is fully hand carved and hand painted with oil colors gilded with composition gold leaf.
Although some sizes are in stock, please allow stated delivery days to arrive from Italy.
Item is handmade & handpainted - slight variations in color from provided picture may occur
Available in the following sizes:
