Saint Expeditus, Saint of urgent causes

Saint Expeditus spanish figurine

• Made of pulp wood.
• Hand painted with oil paint.
• Pedestal imitating marble.
• For sale in two sizes:
  • 20 cm figure.
  • 30 cm figure.
• Sale price includes metal halo.
• Saint Expeditus wears the costume of a Roman legion commander.
• In his right hand he carries a Cross.
• Piece of Christian art that carries the palm of the martyr in his left hand.
• With his left foot, Saint Expedite steps on a raven holding a sign with the word "Cras" ("tomorrow" in Latin).

The conversion of Saint Expedite

Saint Expedite a soldier of the Roman army. According to tradition, he became commander of the Roman army. He defended the interests of Rome in numerous battles against the northern barbarians and many other enemies. He was an exemplary soldier.

At that time of repression against Christians (he died on April 19, 303 ) he realized that Rome and its leaders were wrong. The Christian religion was the true way.

Saint Expeditus was touched by the grace of God and decided to convert. He had seen the light of the Lord and had no doubts in his heart. He was already totally decided but a test awaited him. At that moment a raven appeared to him. It was really the devil himself who wanted to prevent the conversion of San Expedito, a brave and valuable man.

The raven approached the figure of Saint Expeditus and said “Cras, cras, cras” (“Tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow” in Latin). The devil knew that if he could get San Expedito to postpone his decision, his faith could be broken.

San Expedito, with a heart full of divine grace and the decisive character that his military training gave him, advanced towards the figure of the raven. With the speed of a man forged in a thousand battles, he stepped on the crow saying "Hodie, hodie, hodie!" ("Today, today, today" in Latin). And he added "I will not leave anything for tomorrow, from today I will be a Christian." ".

Upon becoming a Christian he was martyred along with members of his comrades-in-arms.