St Catherine of Siena 4" Hand Painted Patron & Protector

On back of box: 

St. Catherine of Siena - Defender of the Church.

Saint Catherine, the daughter of a humble tradesman, was raised to be the guide and guardian of the Church in one of the darkest periods of its history, the fourteenth century. At the age of fifteen, she entered the Third Order of St. Dominic. From her obscure home she was summoned to defend the Church's cause. Armed with Papal authority and accompanied by three clergy, she traveled throughout Italy, changing rebellious cities to be obedient to the Holy See and winning hardened souls to God. She found Pope Gregory XI at Avignon and brought him back to Rome.

Feast Day: April 29.

Lovely statue is 4" high. Box contains a St. Catherine Prayer prayer card.