Saint Michael the Archangel Statue | Multiple Sizes & Finishes

St. Michael the Archangel Wood Statue – Handcrafted in Italy by PEMA

A powerful expression of faith, protection, and victory over evil, this St. Michael the Archangel wood statue by PEMA is created in the historic woodcarving tradition of Val Gardena in the Italian Dolomites.

PEMA's St. Michael portrays the Prince of the Heavenly Host in his familiar role as the victorious defender of God's people. With flowing wings, detailed armor, a raised sword, and the defeated adversary beneath him, the sculpture captures the strength, movement, and spiritual significance that have made St. Michael one of the most beloved figures in Christian art.

Available in multiple sizes and finishes, this Italian St. Michael statue can be selected as a small devotional figure for the home or office, an impressive religious gift, or a large-scale statue for a church, chapel, shrine, school, police department, military facility, or other institution.

St. Michael the Archangel – Defender of God's People

The name Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, traditionally understood to mean “Who is like God?”

St. Michael appears prominently in Sacred Scripture as a defender of God's people and the leader of the heavenly army. In the Book of Revelation, Michael and his angels battle the dragon, an image that has inspired Christian artists for centuries and established the familiar representation of Michael as an armored warrior triumphing over evil.

For Christians, St. Michael is therefore much more than an image of physical strength. He represents:

• Courage in the face of evil
• Faithfulness and obedience to God
• Spiritual protection
• The triumph of good over evil
• Strength during temptation and adversity
• Defense of the Church and the faithful

For centuries, Catholics have invoked the intercession of St. Michael for protection and spiritual strength.

Patron Saint of Police Officers & the Military

Because of his role as protector and commander of the heavenly host, St. Michael the Archangel is especially associated with those who serve and protect others.

He is widely honored as a patron of:

• Police officers and law enforcement
• Military personnel and members of the Armed Forces
• Soldiers
• Those serving in dangerous occupations
• Those seeking protection from evil and temptation
• The faithful in times of spiritual struggle

A St. Michael statue consequently makes an especially meaningful Catholic gift for a police officer, soldier, veteran, military family, first responder, or anyone devoted to St. Michael.

Feast Day – September 29

The Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, Archangels, on September 29.

St. Michael's feast has been celebrated by Christians for centuries, and devotion to the Archangel remains especially strong throughout the Catholic Church.

A St. Michael statue can provide a beautiful focal point for prayer and devotion throughout the year and is especially appropriate for parish celebrations, prayer services, and displays surrounding his September 29 feast day.

A Centuries-Old Woodcarving Tradition from Val Gardena, Italy

This statue is produced by PEMA in Val Gardena, South Tyrol, Italy, an Alpine valley internationally renowned for its tradition of fine wood sculpture.

The woodcarving tradition of Val Gardena reaches back approximately 400 years to the 17th century, when farming families in the Dolomite valley began carving wooden figures during the long winter months. Over generations, what began as a supplemental craft developed into one of Europe's most respected centers for religious woodcarving.

PEMA itself traces its artistic roots to the 19th-century sculptural tradition of the Mahlknecht family and continues this heritage today through the creation of both sacred and secular wood sculptures.

PEMA artisans begin with an artist's model and carefully selected wood. The figure is shaped and then requires skilled craftsmen to carve and refine the details by hand, polish the sculpture, and apply its selected staining, painting, decorative work, or gilding. The result combines traditional Val Gardena craftsmanship with the recognizable detail and expression for which Italian religious statuary is known.

Because these pieces are individually finished by skilled artisans, minor variations in wood grain, coloring, shading, carving, and painted details are natural characteristics of handcrafted religious art and help make each statue unique.

Multiple Sizes Available

PEMA offers this St. Michael design in an exceptional range of sizes, allowing it to be used in nearly any devotional or ecclesiastical setting.

Depending upon the selected size, it is appropriate for:

• Home prayer spaces and personal devotional areas
• Offices and studies
• Rectories and clergy residences
• Catholic schools
• Police and law-enforcement facilities
• Military chapels and installations
• Parish offices and meeting spaces
• Church vestibules and narthexes
• Side altars and devotional shrines
• Chapels and sanctuaries
• Large church and institutional installations

Smaller sizes make beautiful Catholic gifts and home devotional statues, while the larger versions create an impressive focal point for churches, chapels, shrines, schools, and institutional settings.

Available in a Variety of Finishes

This St. Michael statue is offered in several traditional PEMA finishes. Availability may vary according to size.

Finish options may include:

• Natural Wood
• Stained
• Three-Tone / 3x Stained
• Colored / Hand-Painted
• Antique Gold Leaf

The colored finish emphasizes the dramatic details of St. Michael's armor, wings, garments, and victorious pose, while stained and natural finishes allow the beauty and character of the carved wood to take center stage. Gold-decorated options provide an especially elegant appearance for prominent church and chapel installations.

Perfect for Churches, Chapels & Catholic Homes

St. Michael has traditionally been placed in churches and Christian homes as a visible reminder of God's protection, the reality of spiritual battle, and the ultimate victory of good over evil.

Consider displaying this statue:

• Near the entrance of a church or chapel
• In a devotional shrine dedicated to St. Michael
• In a parish narthex or gathering area
• In a Catholic school or institution
• In a police station or law-enforcement chapel
• In a military chapel or memorial
• In a home prayer corner
• In an office or study
• Alongside other hand-carved Italian saint statues

It also makes a meaningful religious gift for ordination anniversaries, confirmations, retirements, police academy graduations, military promotions, birthdays, feast days, and other important occasions.

Product Details

• Subject: St. Michael the Archangel
• Manufacturer: PEMA
• PEMA Article Number: 212000
• Collection/Model: St. Michael G. Reni
• Origin: Val Gardena, South Tyrol, Italy
• Material: Wood
• Craftsmanship: Traditional Italian woodcarving with hand-carved detailing and artisan finishing
• Sizes: Multiple sizes available, from small devotional figures to monumental church statues
• Finishes: Multiple finish options available depending upon size
• Feast Day: September 29
• Patronage: Police officers, military personnel, soldiers, protection and spiritual defense
• Suitable For: Churches, chapels, shrines, Catholic schools, institutions, offices and home devotion

An Heirloom Piece of Italian Sacred Art

A PEMA St. Michael statue is more than religious decoration. It continues a centuries-old tradition in which faith, sculpture, and the craftsmanship of the Italian Alps come together in sacred art intended to inspire devotion for generations.

Whether selected as a small personal devotional statue or as a commanding centerpiece for a church or chapel, this Italian wood carved St. Michael the Archangel statue offers a beautiful reminder of courage, protection, fidelity to God, and the triumph of good over evil.