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Saint Michael Holy Water Font with Gold-Trim Pewter-Style Medal – Shiny Brass – Made in Italy – 7.75″

At the doorway stands Saint Michael. Beneath him rests holy water. And together they recall two enduring truths of Catholic life: that the Christian belongs to Christ through Baptism, and that the struggle against evil is fought beneath the authority and victory of God.

This Saint Michael the Archangel Holy Water Font brings those traditions together in a handsome devotional piece for the Catholic home. Made in Italy and measuring approximately 7.75 inches, the font is fashioned in shiny brass and adorned with a pewter-style Saint Michael medal accented with gold trim, creating a rich contrast of warm gold and silver-toned detailing.

Saint Michael is one of the three Archangels named in Sacred Scripture. His name—traditionally understood as the question “Who is like God?”—expresses the humility at the heart of his identity. Michael’s strength is never portrayed as independent of God; he is the faithful servant and defender whose very name proclaims God’s supremacy. His best-known biblical appearance comes in the Book of Revelation, where Michael and his angels battle the dragon, identified with the ancient serpent and the devil. Christian art has preserved this imagery for centuries, commonly portraying Michael armored for battle, overcoming the dragon beneath his feet.

For Catholics, Saint Michael consequently became one of the Church’s most familiar heavenly intercessors in times of temptation, danger, and spiritual warfare. The traditional Prayer to Saint Michael asks the Archangel to defend the faithful in battle and, by the power of God, to oppose the wickedness and snares of the devil.

His image is especially appropriate upon a holy water font. Holy water is one of the Church’s familiar sacramentals. When Catholics touch holy water and make the Sign of the Cross, the gesture recalls the waters of Baptism and the Christian’s identity in Jesus Christ. It is not magic or superstition, but a physical sign used within the Church’s life of prayer and blessing. A holy water font in the home allows this familiar practice to become part of the ordinary rhythm of Catholic family life. Mounted near an entrance or doorway, it can invite a Sign of the Cross before leaving for work or school, upon returning home, or when beginning family prayer. The design gives this particular font a strong traditional character. Its polished shiny brass creates a warm reflective surface, while the pewter-style Saint Michael medal with gold trim provides contrasting sculptural detail. At approximately 7.75 inches tall and weighing approximately 1 pound, it has a substantial presence while remaining appropriately sized for household devotional display. Its Made in Italy origin further complements its traditional Catholic character and makes it an attractive choice for those seeking an Italian religious article for the home.

This Saint Michael holy water font makes a particularly meaningful gift for Confirmation, Baptism, First Holy Communion, OCIA or RCIA reception, weddings, housewarmings, clergy, military personnel, police officers, first responders, and anyone with a devotion to Saint Michael the Archangel. Place it near the doorway. Touch the water. Make the Sign of the Cross. And beneath the image of the great Archangel, remember the question contained within his very name: Who is like God? No one.

Product Details

Item: Saint Michael the Archangel Holy Water Font
Devotion: Saint Michael the Archangel
Design: Pewter-style Saint Michael medal with gold trim
Material: Shiny brass with pewter-style medal
Finish: Polished shiny brass with gold-tone detailing
Height: Approximately 7.75″
Weight: Approximately 1 lb. (453.59 g)
Country of Origin: Made in Italy
Type: Catholic devotional holy water font
Primary Use: Holds holy water for personal and household devotional use
Devotional Associations: Saint Michael the Archangel, Baptism, the Sign of the Cross, spiritual protection, and Catholic sacramentals
Feast Day: September 29 — Feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, Archangels
Display: Suitable near an entrance, doorway, home altar, prayer corner, chapel, rectory, or Catholic office
Gift Occasions: Confirmation, Baptism, First Holy Communion, OCIA/RCIA, weddings, housewarmings, Saint Michael gifts, and gifts for military personnel, police officers, and first responders
Note: Holy water is not included. The font and medal are not represented as blessed.
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