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As early as the 14th century, about St. Ivo it was said:
Sanctus Ivo erat Brito,
Advocatus et non latro, Res miranda populo.
Loosely translated:
St. Ives was from the land of beef,
A lawyer, and not a thief;
A stretch on popular belief.

The symbolic imagery:
Ivo is preparing a legal document. The sun might be rising or setting - in either case, representing a long day of diligence. A dove sits atop the scales; a gavel rests on the desk; books are scattered throughout. The child is an orphan who has found shelter and the dog is a medieval interpretation of "Cammy," our new associate.

The Border: clockwise from left top, the lion represents courage and is one of the symbols traditionally associated with Ivo; the flag of Brittany; Archangel Michael, patron of justice and defender of the helpless; the crane represents keeping watch over others; the loaf of bread, Ivo using his own resources to feed the poor; "Themis, Blindfolded Goddess of Justice," and the saying about Ivo.

Ivo of Kermartin
(or Ives, Ybus, Yvo, Ivo of Helory)
Feast Day: May 19

Patron Saint of
Lawyers l Advocates l Canon Law l Judges
l Notaries l Abandoned Children l Orphans l Brittany

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Actual size: 5½" x 7½" x ¾" thick

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You might want to see Genesius and Catherine who are also patrons of lawyers.

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