Joseph, Patron of the Church – Ornate Gold Framed Art

***FRAME MAY BE SUBSTITUTED DUE TO SUPPLY ISSUES***The foster-father of Jesus is also our father: such is depicted in our Joseph, Patron of the Church framed canvas! The original image is in a side altar in the Sacred Heart Church in Rome, painted by Giuseppe Rollini. Surrounded by Angels watching in great reverence and saying, “Go to Joseph” (Ite ad Joseph), St. Joseph is pictured holding the child Jesus with the humble handmaid Mary by his side. While Joseph holds a lily to symbolize his great purity in one hand, his other hand extends in blessing over a miniature church building which is presented to him by an Angel and represents his patronage over the Universal Church. As Jesus was entrusted to Joseph, through Mary, for protection, leadership, and provision, so, too, is the Church, “the Body of Christ,” entrusted to St. Joseph’s heavenly intercession and aid.In 1870, Pope Pius IX officially declared St. Joseph the Patron of the Catholic Church. I