Saint Joseph Nativity Figure Rochard Limoges Box

Saint Joseph, the quiet guardian of the Holy Family, stands ready to take his place beside the manger. This Rochard Nativity figure is a hand-painted porcelain Limoges box made in Limoges, France.

The Carpenter of Nazareth

In the Christmas story Joseph is the steady protector who led Mary to Bethlehem and watched over the newborn in the stable. Rochard gives him his own figure, so a crèche can grow piece by piece with each member of the scene in porcelain.

Building the Bethlehem Scene

• A Rochard Nativity figure, hand-painted in Limoges
• Belongs beside the Mary figure, the angel and a manger box
• Suits a Christmas, faith or Advent collection

From Advent to Epiphany

Many families set out the Holy Family at the start of Advent and leave the scene up until Epiphany in January. Joseph looks fitting on a mantel under greenery, on a sideboard with candles, or on a church office shelf. He also makes a meaningful present for a godfather, a new father at his first Christmas, or a parish volunteer who sets up the church crèche each year.