Saint Isaac Jogues statue (North American Martyr) (05/14/2007)

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Saint Isaac Jogues statue (North American Martyr)

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Sold Date: 05/14/2007
Channel: Online Auction
Source: eBay
Category: Fraternal, Political, Organizations

St Isaac Jogues, S.J.

North American Martyr

Martyred at Auriesville, NY, Oct 18, 1646

St. Issac Jogues was sent to Canada in 1636, w he worked among the Mowhawks. He was taken captive by the Iroquois in 1642 to Ossernennon (Auriesville NY) and imprisoned for thirteen months, w he was kept as a slave and beaten by the men, women and children of the tribe. While in captivity, Father Jogues secretly taught and baptized the other captives and slaves of the tribe.
His greatest sorrow was the torture that cost him the use of his hands. The law of the Church is that whatever other infirmities a priest may have, he must retain the use of his hands in order to celebrate the Eucharist.
After more than a year with the Iroquois, he was rescued by Dutch settlers and returned to France. T he obtained a dispensation to continue as a priest, despite the injuries to his hands, and eagerly returned to the New World to resume his duties.
When he returned to Quebec on his way to preach to the native Indians he was captured by the Iroquois again w he was taken to Ossernennon, tortured, decapitated, his head place on the palisade facing the direction he came from to discourage any future missionaries from coming.

The statue is hand painted and is 23 1/2 inches tall and is in great condition. Finding a nice St Isaac Jogues statue like this is rare statue to find!!