Saint Vilfrid with the Infant Jesus - color

Statue of St. Vilfrid with Baby Jesus - A Unique Work of Sacred Art Enrich your collection of sacred art with this wonderful statue of St. Vilfrid holding Baby Jesus. Crafted with care and devotion, this sculpture captures the essence of one of the most influential saints in English history. Who was St Vilfrid? St Vilfrid (634-709) was an important Anglo-Saxon bishop and saint. His feast day is celebrated on 12 October in the Catholic Church and on 24 April in the Anglican Church. Curiosities about the life of Saint Vilfrid: 1. He was a great evangeliser, bringing Christianity to various parts of England. 2. He introduced the Rule of St Benedict in Northumbria. 3. Attended the Synod of Whitby in 664, where he advocated the adoption of the Roman reckoning of the date of Easter. 4. Travelled three times to Rome, a remarkable feat for the time. 5. He was the first English bishop to appeal directly to the Pope to settle ecclesiastical disputes. 6. He founded numerous monasteries, including one at Ripon. 7. He evangelised the Frisian people, becoming a forerunner of the Anglo-Saxon missions on the continent. This statue depicts St Vilfrid with baby Jesus, symbolising his role as shepherd and protector of the faith. It is a perfect piece for churches, private chapels or for anyone wishing to honour this important saint in their home.