Saint Augustine with Heart – Hand-Carved Wooden Statue

Saint Augustine of Hippo (354 – 430 AD) is one of the most significant Doctors of the Western Church, as well as a brilliant theologian and philosopher. Following a restless youth spent constantly searching for answers, he found deep faith through the prayers of his mother, Saint Monica, and the guidance of Saint Ambrose, later becoming the Bishop of Hippo Regius. His most famous depiction shows him holding a burning or pierced heart – a powerful symbol of his passionate love for God and his tireless search for truth. This noble wooden figure brings a symbol of wisdom, inner conversion, and divine love into your home.

Product Features & Iconography

Our wooden statue of Saint Augustine stands out for its fine and expressive craftsmanship, perfectly capturing both the immense erudition and the passionate soul of the great mystic:

• The Attributes: Depicted in classic episcopal vestments, complete with a mitre and crosier. In his hands, he holds his primary iconographic attribute: a burning heart (sometimes pierced by an arrow) or a book upon which the heart rests. This detail recalls his famous quote: “Our heart is restless until it rests in You, O God.”

• Premium Material: Carved from durable sycamore maple with a fine grain (for smaller sizes) or from noble, first-choice linden wood (for medium and large-scale sculptures up to 90 cm).

• Finishes: Available in Natural (untreated wood), Multi-toned (shaded and finished with a protective wax stain), or Hand-painted with Real Gold (decorated by hand with high-quality oil paints and refined gold leaf accents).

• Origin: High-quality traditional art craftsmanship, created to ensure exceptional durability across generations.

Product Details & Specifications

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

When is the feast day of St. Augustine?

The liturgical feast day of Saint Augustine in the Catholic Church is celebrated on August 28 (the day of his death). The day before, August 27, the Church traditionally remembers his mother, Saint Monica.

Why is St. Augustine depicted with a burning heart?

The burning heart symbolises the radical, total, and passionate love for God that took hold of Augustine after his conversion. In his famous "Confessions", he describes how the Word of God had pierced and inflamed his heart like an arrow. It represents the profound yearning of the human soul for its Creator.

What is St. Augustine the patron saint of?

As one of the four great Latin Doctors of the Church, Saint Augustine is the protector of thinkers, theologians, philosophers, and academics. Furthermore, due to his vast literary output and extensive writings, he is considered the patron saint of printers and publishers.

What is the best way to clean and care for a wooden statue?

To protect this natural product from cracking or warping, the statue should not be placed near direct heat sources (such as radiators) or exposed to intense, direct sunlight. For regular cleaning, a soft, dry brush or a lint-free cloth is more than sufficient. Please do not use liquids or chemical cleaning agents.

Why This Wooden Statue is a Meaningful Addition

This artistically finished wooden sculpture of St. Augustine with a heart makes an ideal and profound gift for a Name Day, for academics, students of the humanities, or as a timeless symbol of the search for truth and inner peace. It integrates harmoniously into both classic and modern interiors – finding its perfect place in libraries, studies, or offices – adding a timeless, intellectual, and spiritual accent to any room.

Available versions and sizes:

natural Natural wood not treated

stained Stained and treated with pastel paints

stained 3 col. Stained with at least 3 shades of color and treated with pastel paints

color Colored with oil paints and gilded with gold leaf

real gold Colored with acrylic colors on a chalk background and gilded with 18 carat gold