Statue St Saint Godelieve Godeleva Gedelina Martyr Patron Saint bad Marriages HTF Extremely Rare Figurine Stoneware 11.22"

Statue St Saint Godelieve Godeleva Gedelina Martyr Patron Saint bad Marriages HTF Extremely Rare Figurine Stoneware 11.22" Measurements this lovely statue is 11.22" (28.5 cm) high and approximately 3.93" (10 cm) wide Description the statue is in overall very good vintage condition, (for details please see pictures, the pictures are part of the description) Tradition, as recorded in her Vita, states that she was pious as a young girl, and became much sought after by suitors as a beautiful young woman. Godelieve, however, wanted to become a nun. A nobleman named Bertolf (Berthold) of Gistel, however, determined to marry her, successfully invoked the help of her father's overlord, Eustace II, Count of Boulogne. Berthold's servants were ordered to provide only bread and water to the young bride.[4] Godelieve shared this food with the poor. Godelieve managed to escape to the home of her father, Hemfrid, seigneur of Wierre-Effroy.[5] Hemfrid, appealing to the Bishops of Tournai and Soissons and the Count of Flanders, managed to have Bertolf restore Godelieve to her rightful position as his wife.[citation needed] In July 1070, Godelieve returned to Gistel and soon after, at the order of Bertolf, was strangled by two servants and thrown into a pool,[a][4] to make it appear as if she had died a natural death ask any question if needed also about combined shipping prices. Insurance is automatically included in the shipping price. We pack extremely well so your package will arrive safely. Enjoy our shop! sku 60542073