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Blessed Solanus Casey: the Capuchin friar of Detroit
Blessed Solanus Casey (1870-1957) was a Wisconsin-born Capuchin priest remembered for welcoming visitors at the friary door in Detroit. His ministry centered on listening, prayer, and practical concern for people who sought his help. He was beatified in Detroit in 2017.
The portrait shows his white beard, glasses, and brown Capuchin habit. A rosary cross appears below his hands. The scroll carries an English blessing of God in all his purposes, expressing the trust in divine providence associated with Solanus's spirituality.
The unadorned habit and attentive expression place the focus on his life as a friar rather than ecclesiastical rank. The icon can accompany personal prayer or serve as a reminder of hospitality in a parish setting. Its printed scroll remains in English.
Made in Poland on linden wood
Art Christiana makes this icon to order on a linden-wood board with two coats of primer. The image is printed directly onto the prepared surface and finished with decorative gold-tone metal leaf (schlagmetal). A certificate bearing the production year and a hanging fixture are attached to the back.