St. Peter Claver
€6,375.60
Saint Peter Claver is known as the saint of charity, human dignity and service to the most vulnerable. A Jesuit missionary, he dedicated his life to the spiritual and material care of African slaves arriving in Cartagena de Indias. Wooden statues of Saint Peter Claver from Val Gardena express a profound testimony of faith, compassion and Christian love.
Saint Peter Claver wooden statues from Val Gardena
Saint Peter Claver is one of the most significant figures in Christian missionary history. A Spanish Jesuit, he lived between the 16th and 17th centuries and dedicated his entire life to serving African slaves deported to the New World. For this reason, he is remembered as the saint of charity, mercy and human dignity.
Settled in Cartagena de Indias, one of the main slave trade ports, Saint Peter Claver cared for the most vulnerable by offering material assistance, comfort and spiritual support. His mission was a concrete testimony of Christian love and defense of human dignity.
Wooden statues of Saint Peter Claver from Val Gardena convey the deep meaning of his work and represent a religious subject of great spiritual value. Crafted with attention to detail, these sculptures are ideal for prayer spaces, churches and personal devotion.
A statue of Saint Peter Claver reflects the values of solidarity, justice and faith lived through service.
Iconography
Depicted with a cross, rosary or alongside African slaves.
Feast Day
September 9
Patron Saint of
missionaries, human rights, Afro-descendants
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Saint Peter Claver is known as the saint of charity, human dignity and service to the most vulnerable. A Jesuit missionary, he dedicated his life to the spiritual and material care of African slaves arriving in Cartagena de Indias. Wooden statues of Saint Peter Claver from Val Gardena express a profound testimony of faith, compassion and Christian love.