{"product_id":"saint-joseph-vaz-3-5-inch-bronze-finish-v1442","title":"Saint Joseph Vaz - 3.5\" Bronze Finish Resin Statue (V1442)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSaint Joseph Vaz – 3.5\" Bronze Finish Resin Devotional Statue\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Code: V1442\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHonor the Apostle of Sri Lanka and one of Asia’s greatest missionaries with this beautifully crafted 3.5\" Saint Joseph Vaz statue in a warm antique bronze finish. Canonized by Pope Francis in 2015 during his historic visit to Sri Lanka, Saint Joseph Vaz is venerated as a heroic evangelist who brought the light of the Gospel to a persecuted Catholic community through extraordinary courage, humility, and selfless love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe rich bronze-tone finish gives this figurine a timeless, reverent quality — a perfect addition to any home altar, Oratorian community, prayer room, or devotional collection. A deeply meaningful gift for Catholics across India, Sri Lanka, and the global Goan community.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e V1442\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium resin with antique bronze finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique bronze-tone hand finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional Catholic devotional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home altars, Oratorian communities, Sri Lankan \u0026amp; Goan Catholic gifting, missionary intentions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Saint Joseph Vaz\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSaint Joseph Vaz (1651–1711) was a Goan Catholic priest and member of the Oratory of Saint Philip Neri who dedicated his life to serving the persecuted Catholics of Ceylon (modern-day Sri Lanka) during a period of Dutch Protestant rule. Disguising himself as a poor beggar to avoid detection, he travelled the island on foot, celebrating the sacraments in secret, healing the sick, and reviving the faith of thousands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe was beatified by Pope John Paul II in 1995 and canonized by Pope Francis on January 14, 2015, in Colombo, Sri Lanka. His feast day is celebrated on January 16.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Saint Joseph Vaz, Apostle of Sri Lanka, pray for us.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Faith Divine Articles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45879417339987,"sku":"V1442","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/8801\/5443\/files\/SaintJosephVaz.jpg?v=1785302240","url":"https:\/\/faithdivinearticles.com\/products\/saint-joseph-vaz-3-5-inch-bronze-finish-v1442","provider":"Faith Divine Articles ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}