Blessed Chiara Badano 10 Inch Hand Painted Statue from Colombia L029

Blessed Chiara Badano 10 Inch Hand Painted Statue from Colombia L029

You are purchasing a 10 inch hand painted statue of Blessed Chiara Badano, a Catholic devotional figure designed for prayer spaces, home altars, and gifts for young Catholics. This statue measures 10 inches high with a 2.50 inch diameter base and is made of a resin and plaster mix from the Liscano Collection in Colombia.

• Hand painted devotional statue of Blessed Chiara Badano, also known as "Luce" or "Light"
• Measures 10 inches high x 2.50 inch diameter base for display on a shelf, desk, or prayer table
• Made of a resin and plaster mix for detailed shaping and stable indoor display
• Crafted in Colombia by a group of widows affected by violence, adding meaningful artisan origin
• Useful for personal devotion, feast day observance on October 29, and prayer for intercession during illness

Blessed Chiara Badano was an Italian teenager associated with the Focolare Movement, which promotes Christian unity inspired by John 17:21, "May they all be one." Born on October 29, 1971, she was diagnosed with bone cancer and died on October 7, 1990 at age 19. She was declared Blessed in September 2010. Compared to mass produced generic religious figures, this statue connects collectors and families to a specific modern Catholic witness known for faith, courage, and hope in suffering.

Bring her into your home as a reminder of faithful living and prayerful perseverance. It is especially fitting for youth rooms, confirmation gift giving, saint collections, and devotional spaces focused on illness, healing, and intercession. Please see pictures for details.