{"product_id":"st-scholastica-bronze-sculpture","title":"St Scholastica (Bronze Sculpture)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eLife-size\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBronze\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hasmargintop\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePriory School, Portola Valley, California, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis inspiring life-sized bronze sculpture of Saint Scholastica stands as a powerful symbol of faith, wisdom, learning, and community at Priory School. As the twin sister of Saint Benedict and one of the most influential women in early Christian history, Saint Scholastica devoted her life to prayer, education, and nurturing meaningful relationships rooted in compassion and understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"901\" data-start=\"473\"\u003eDepicted seated with a welcoming and open gesture, Saint Scholastica invites students into a lifelong journey of learning, reflection, and personal growth. Her calm presence encourages curiosity, thoughtful discernment, and the pursuit of knowledge balanced with kindness and humility. At her side, a dove rises upward, symbolising peace, the Holy Spirit, and the enduring power of faith to guide and inspire future generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1344\" data-start=\"903\"\u003eStrategically positioned within the heart of the school campus, the sculpture serves as a daily reminder of the Benedictine values that shape the Priory community. Saint Scholastica's outstretched hand welcomes students, faculty, and visitors alike, creating a place for gathering, reflection, and connection. Her presence encourages young people to approach the world with courage, compassion, integrity, and a commitment to serving others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1710\" data-start=\"1346\"\u003eThe Saint Scholastica sculpture celebrates the school's rich spiritual heritage while inspiring each student to discover their unique gifts and make a meaningful contribution to their community and the wider world. As both a landmark and a place of reflection, it stands as a lasting testament to the transformative power of education, faith, and human connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eArtwork Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eGillie and Marc\u003c\/span\u003e love working in bronze for many reasons. Bronze is a very hardy material and will last forever. As experts in coloring bronze, Gillie and Marc enjoy experimenting with their sculptures, adding a splash of color to brighten the work, making it even more unique. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gillieandmarc.com\/pages\/about-bronze-sculptures\"\u003e\u0026gt; Read more \u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor every purchase of a bronze sculpture you will receive a certificate of authenticity, titled, signed, dated and editioned by the artists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBronze is very easy to clean, allowing you to enjoy your precious sculpture with minimal upkeep. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gillieandmarc.com\/pages\/sculpture-maintenance\"\u003e\u0026gt; Read more\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eShipping, Returns and Refunds\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease visit this page to learn all about our policies. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gillieandmarc.com\/pages\/shipping-and-returns\"\u003e\u0026gt; Read more\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gillie and Marc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45692474916966,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/0499\/8976\/files\/St-scholastcia.gif?v=1780535487","url":"https:\/\/gillieandmarc.com\/products\/st-scholastica-bronze-sculpture","provider":"Gillie and Marc®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}