Description
Saint Paschal Baylon, Franciscan lay brother
Paschal Baylon was born in Aragon in 1540 and worked as a shepherd before entering the reformed Franciscan community in 1564. He remained a lay brother, serving in humble duties while becoming known for prayer, counsel and profound devotion to Christ in the Eucharist. Paschal died in 1592 and was canonized in 1690. In 1897 Pope Leo XIII named him patron of Eucharistic congresses and associations. His feast is May 17.
Franciscan habit and radiant Eucharist
Paschal wears a brown Franciscan habit tied with a cord. His gaze and open-handed posture turn toward a small radiant monstrance containing a white host marked IHS, the Christogram for the name of Jesus. The motif makes Eucharistic adoration the center of the composition and distinguishes him from a priest celebrating Mass: Paschal was not ordained. The halo and gold-tone field indicate sanctity and heavenly contemplation.
Crafted on linden wood in Poland
Made to order in Poland on a double-primed linden wood panel, the image is printed directly onto the prepared surface and finished with decorative gold-tone metal leaf. A certificate recording the year of production and a wall hanger are included. This is a contemporary devotional icon, not an individually hand-painted work.
For Eucharistic adoration and parish life
The icon is suited to a chapel of adoration, sacristy, parish room, religious house or home prayer corner. It can support prayer before the Blessed Sacrament and reflection on humility, service and the Real Presence. It is also a fitting gift for adorers, extraordinary ministers, First Communion families or Eucharistic groups. The icon points to Christ and is not itself an object of magical power.