Blessed Chiara Badano 10" hand painted Statue, New from Colombia #L029 You are purchasing a beautiful Large 10" hand painted statue of Blessed Chiara Badano, was nicknamed " Luce" which means " Light". She was an italian teenager that was part of the Focalare Movement. (it's purpose is to work cooperatively to build a more united world, follow Jesus prayer to the Father " May they all be one" (John 17:21), respecting and valuing diversity. She was born in Italy on October 29, 1971. On October, she was diagnosed with a painful bone cancer, and died at the age of 19 on October 7, 1990. She was declared "lBlessed on September 2010. Her last words as she died were "mum be happy, because I am". Bring her to your home so she can be a constant reminder of how important it is to live by our faith and pray for her intercession of an illness. She is a wonderful example rose model for today's youth. They were made by a a group of widows t hat have lost their husband's due to the violence in Colombia. They are hand painted and come from the Liscano Collection. Meaures: 10" h x 2.50" diam base. Made of resin/plaster mix. Please see pictures for details. Her feast day is celebrated on October 29th.