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St. John Paul II 16"
  • St. John Paul II 16"
  • St. John Paul II 16"
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Saint Pope John Paul II was born in Wadowice, Poland. He was the first non-Italian Pope in 455 years and the first from a Slavic country. He made his First Holy Communion at age 9 and was confirmed at 18. Upon graduation from Marcin Wadowita high school in Wadowice, he enrolled in Cracow's Jagiellonian University in 1938 and in a school for drama. The Nazi occupation forces closed the university in 1939 and young Karol had to work in a quarry (1940-1944) and then in the Solvay chemical factory to earn his living and to avoid being deported to Germany. In 1942, aware of his call to the priesthood, he began courses in the clandestine seminary of Kraków, and was sent to Rome where he worked under the guidance of the French Dominican Garrigou-Lagrange. In 1942, aware of his call to the priesthood, he began courses in the clandestine seminary of Kraków. On July 4, 1958, he was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Kraków by Pope Pius XII, and was consecrated September 28, 1958, in Wawel Cathedral, Kraków, by Archbishop Baziak. On January 13, 1964, he was nominated Archbishop of Cracow by Pope Paul VI, who made him a cardinal June 26, 1967. Since the start of his Pontificate on October 16, 1978, Pope John Paul II has completed 95 pastoral visits outside of Italy and 142 within Italy . As Bishop of Rome he has visited 301 of the 334 parishes.

Feast day: 22nd October

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Saint John Paul II 16" - 1858

Saint John Paul II 16" - 1858

Saint Pope John Paul II was born in Wadowice, Poland. He was the first non-Italian Pope in 455 years and the first from a Slavic country. He made his First Holy Communion at age 9 and was confirmed at 18. Upon graduation from Marcin Wadowita high school in Wadowice, he enrolled in Cracow's Jagiellonian University in 1938 and in a school for drama. The Nazi occupation forces closed the university in 1939 and young Karol had to work in a quarry (1940-1944) and then in the Solvay chemical factory to earn his living and to avoid being deported to Germany. In 1942, aware of his call to the priesthood, he began courses in the clandestine seminary of Kraków, and was sent to Rome where he worked under the guidance of the French Dominican Garrigou-Lagrange. In 1942, aware of his call to the priesthood, he began courses in the clandestine seminary of Kraków. On July 4, 1958, he was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Kraków by Pope Pius XII, and was consecrated September 28, 1958, in Wawel Cathedral, Kraków, by Archbishop Baziak. On January 13, 1964, he was nominated Archbishop of Cracow by Pope Paul VI, who made him a cardinal June 26, 1967. Since the start of his Pontificate on October 16, 1978, Pope John Paul II has completed 95 pastoral visits outside of Italy and 142 within Italy . As Bishop of Rome he has visited 301 of the 334 parishes.

Feast day: 22nd October

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Saint John Paul II 16" - 1858

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High quality statue made of a strong and lightweight resin, making it easy for handling. Expertly crafted using traditional moulds. Hand painted with fine attention to detail. Ideal for indoor and outdoor use. Available in a multitude of finishes, including an optional special weather-proof coating to allow for long lasting outdoor display.

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1858

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Height
16"
Weight
Up to 5kg

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