A beautiful sculpture of St. Lorenzo with his classic symbols: A Grill and Garlic
August 10th is Saint Lorenzo’s day, the date has already passed but we thought we would share this with you. I didn’t know cooks had a patron Saint!
Saint Lorenzo, was one of seven deacons under Pope St. Sixtus and was condemned to death by the Prefect of Rome. The story goes that as he was being grilled, he called out to those torturing him and said, ” Turn me over I’m done on this side!”. Then he prayed that the city of Rome might be converted to Jesus and that the Catholic Faith may spread all over the world. And right before he died, he said, “It’s cooked enough now.”
Based on this story, it is said that Saint Lorenzo is the patron Saint of cooks. He is also the patron Saint of cooking school located at the Mercato Centrale in Florence which is also called Mercato San Lorenzo, named for the church. The beautiful Medici chapel is located on the backside of the San Lorenzo church with Michelanglo’s famous statues Dawn and Dusk/ Night and Day, created for the Medici tombs housed in the Chapel.
Mercato Centrale, Florencia
Mercato Centrale
Mercato Centrale
Medici Chapel
Lord, guide my willing hands,to bake my bread today.
To mix a little laughter,in what I do or say.
Help me to feed my family with good food seasoned right.
With wisdom of a loving heart,keep my kitchen shining bright.
Guide my erring thoughts to Heaven,when my spirit is sad and low.
Help me to set my dinner table,with food for hearts that glow.
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16 Comments
trying to find a statue of st lorenzo exactly like the one displayed on this on this home page. any suggestions on where to locate one. thanks
Hi Bob!
I made a quick search and found one at Italian Wood Carvings International http://bit.ly/hAWw6G They have different sizes and prices.
Hope it’s what you need!
Kitty
same qestion as bob, sad i just left Italy, but I don’t see any. but i would love to find at statue just like that, i click on the web sit you left and said produce not found. thanks kim
Hello Kim and Bob!
I found another link for you, from DP Wood Carvings. This is a different take on the statue, as it’s not exactly as the one posted here. Also, I’d check out later at Italian Wood Carvings, as I think they are updating the catalog (no products show so far),
Hope this helps!
Kitty
I am also looking for that St. Lorenzo. Please keep us posted!
Hello all! I found another version of the statue available, this one is made out of pewter and it’s a different one also from the one pictured. http://bit.ly/nUtZLd If you know of any other place that sells the statues, post the link here or send it to us through Twitter, FB or email. This is a requested statue between foodies!
Kitty
It is so difficult to find a St Lorenzo like the picture above. I have been looking for years. even before “Under the Tuscan Sun” was released. Someone should find a artist in Italy and import St Lorenzo status. The one is so appropriate he is holding the grille and the garlic cloves Surely there is enough business if there are many of us looking for St Lorenzo.
I too have been searching for a very long time for that exact statue.
Why is it so hard to fine this statue
We’ve been searching for some other vendors, but it’s a difficult task.. Not impossible though, we keep on searching! This is the DP Woodcarvings link with another version of the Saint’s statue.
After another good search, we found several statues!
The one pictured on this post, you can get from Conrad Moroder, Send an email requestiing pricing information to info@moroder.com.
There’s a place called Church Supply Warehouse, that also carries Saint Lorenzo, but with a different design, also handcarved in Italty. They don’t display pricing, but you can contact them asking more information.
And finally, some statues by Albert Comploj at the Krippe shop. Make sure to search search for St. Lawrance (yes, it’s misspelled, but that’s how they labeld it!).
We hope you all get your Saint Lorenzo Statue!
i found one on ebay, just like the one in the movie
Kitty, Thanks for sending the Conrad Moroder Link! Centomille Grazie!
I have found what you guys are all looking for. Go to the site Demi-Art or check them out on YOUTUBE. They have the statue of St. Lorenzo of Rome here. I just ordered one. they come in different finishes but I must warn you they are not cheap but they are the real deal. You will not be purchasing for $39.95 – these are real wood carvings. – Good luck & enjoy! It took me quite a bit of research to find these – ENJOY EVERYONE!!
Hello gang!
Thought I’d add my two cents here, as Eileen says, Demi Art does have the statue! You can find it here: St. Lawrence of Rome at Demi-Art. Prices range between $90 and $2000 (more than we could afford). We definitely found another place to buy them!
Kitty
Kitty youu are correct – they will give you 10% if you get together with someone and ourchase more than one. I did buy one and should have it next week. e-Bay has them as well but starting at $150. I will keep looking for something cheaper for everyone – but if one could save their pennies this is the one in “Under The Tuscan Sun.
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