St Joseph Statue
 The tradition of burying a statue of Saint Joseph finds its roots in the ancient Catholic custom of burying blessed medals in the ground, invoking God's blessing on the area.
Today homeowners of all denominations ask for Saint Joseph's help in selling and buying their homes. Our kits are designed specifically for Home Sellers and contain everything you need to perform the tradition: the statue, instructions, history and prayers.
Origins The practice of burying a St. Joseph statue is said to have started with Sister Theresa of Avila. This tradition evolved over many years and is still practiced today in the form of St Joseph statues. Traditions The claim is made that in order to invoke Saint Joseph's intercession for selling a house, one buries a small statue of the saint upside down near the "For Sale" sign. A short heartfelt prayer requesting Joseph's intercession is recited. About St. Joseph Joseph is the patron saint of various things and places. It is also believed that he prays for families, fathers, expectant mothers, travelers, immigrants, home sellers and buyers, craftsmen, engineers and working people in general.
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