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Why are statues of Saint Francis of Assisi seen with a wolf?

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St. Francis, patron saint of Italy, is one of the most venerated religious figures in Catholic history. Among other qualities, he is often associated with nature and with animals and other creatures. There is a story that once on a walk, he spied many birds in trees on either side of the road, and asked his companions to wait while he went to preach to the birds. read more

Saint Francis and the Wolf * I f you ever find yourself in the piazza, or town square of the medieval village of Gubbio, you will find a beautiful statue of Saint Francis and the Wolf. read more

We also offer Saint Francis statues with other interesting effects and finishes, such as our 24-inch rustic Saint Francis, which has the look of weathered copper, and two Saint Frances statues that are brass with a bronze finish: a 31-inch detailed, hand-made St Francis sculpture and a 29-inch seated Saint Francis. read more

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