Infant Jesus of Prague - Wikipedia
The Infant Jesus of Prague (Czech: Pražské Jezulátko: Spanish: Niño Jesús de Praga) is a 16th-century wax-coated wooden statue of the Child Jesus holding a globus cruciger of Spanish origin, now located in the Discalced Carmelite Church of Our Lady of Victories in Malá Strana, Prague, Czech Republic.
History of the Infant Jesus of Prague
The original statue of the Infant Jesus of Prague was created as a royal wedding gift from a Spanish Princess to her Austrian royal cousin. The statue of the Infant is a slender and beautifully-modeled figure and is carved of wood thinly coated with wax, standing nineteen inches tall, with the left foot barely visable under a long white tunic.
A brief history of the legendary statue of the Infant of Prague
Jan 22, 2018 · The Infant of Prague statue is one of the most popular Christian statues in the world and yet relatively few people know the origins of it. The statue’s history is fascinating, associated...
The Story of the Infant Jesus of Prague - The League of the ...
For more than three centuries, this promise has inspired a worldwide devotion to the Miraculous Infant Jesus of Prague. The original statue is still preserved in the church of St. Mary of Victory in Prague. Today, replicas and models of the small statue are honored in every part of the world.
Prague’s “Miraculous” Statue of Infant Jesus
Of all its wondrous gifts, perhaps none stands out like Prague’s “miraculous” statue of Infant Jesus. The wax-covered monument made of wood depicts Christ as a baby. The historic monument holds a sphere-like object on its left hand, and …
The History and Veneration of the Infant Jesus of Prague
The History and Veneration of the Infant Jesus of Prague. The statue of the Infant Jesus of Prague is more than 400 years old. It reflects God´s incarnation, spiritual childhood and the dignity of both Christ´s and our own humanity.
Infant Jesus of Prague – The Legend, History & How to visit
Aug 31, 2023 · Infant Jesus of Prague or in Czech – Pražské Jezulátko (in Latin: Jesulus Pragensis) is a small wooden statue with a layer of coloured wax sculptured into a standing child representing Jesus Christ as a young child.