Saint Roch is the patron saint of the sick and invalids. He was born in 1295 to a rich family in Montpellier, France. Tradition says Saint Roch was born with a birthmark of a red cross on his chest. He joined the Franciscan Order and distributed his fortune among the poor. While living in Italy, he caught the plague while ministering to the sick and was expelled from the town. Ill and starving, he was saved when a hunting dog found him and brought him bread every day.
He recovered and decided to devote himself to caring for the sick. After his recovery, Saint Roch returned to Montpellier, France. His uncle, the governor, did not recognize him and cast him into prison as a spy. After five years in the prison, he died, stretched out on the ground and after receiving the Last Sacraments.
He was recognized by the red cross on his chest, and his true identity was then known. Saint Roch was reputed to have performed many miracles of healing throughout his life. Saint Roch is usually portrayed holding a clapper to warn people of his approach and with a sore on his leg. He is always pictured with a dog.
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Mission
- To share these vividly-beautiful and one-of-a-kind pieces of artwork, which mostly have been destroyed or lost.
- To bring Traditional Catholic Artwork to the homes of those seeking inspiration, faith, and devotion in our Savior, Jesus Christ.
Product
- Printed on Premium Quality Canon Photo Paper
Framing
- Ready-to-fit into a frame corresponding to the size ordered
Or
- Can be mounted on foamboard and placed into the frame without glass, which allows for a glare-free viewing
Please Read Before Purchase:
All Sacred Prints are reproductions from original antique sources.
The Original Antique Sources come with a variety of imperfections, for example, water damage, sun damage or yellowing, scratches, scrapes, missing pieces, uneven borders, no borders, blurriness, or color imbalances.
All Reproductions have been edited and restored; however, they may still contain imperfections.
Depending on the device you are using to view the available Sacred Prints, products may vary in color, tone, detail, and brightness between your screen and upon arrival in person.
We don’t intend for any of these prints to be flawless, and since beauty is primarily subjective, it would be impossible to restore these to the perfect state according to each customer's own perception.
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