Billy, I'm a Catholic priest in Canada, and I've been really enjoying this convent series. The statue you've found is beautiful and I have a fair guess who it is: Simple garments, with big book suggests one of Evangelists - an author of one of the Gospels. He is not dressed as a bishop so will not be Saint Nicholas. The biggest clue (without any carved name plaque) is that he has no beard. Saint John the Apostle and Evangelist is depicted with no beard and therefore distinct from the other apostles & evangelists. Without more clues on the statue, nor his other 3 companions (Matthew Mark, Luke) this is my best educated guess and how I would identify him if he arrived in my church.
I think the extra money you spent on the kitchen is well worth it. It’s the main kitchen for all of the offices. And you are making all of the offices look so nice so it would’ve been a shame to not redo the kitchen. Can’t wait to see the finished kitchen! ❤
The kitchen os the heart of any home, therefore deserves the additional expense. As it is new also worth knowing that you will get your full monies worth of use out of it before having to replace it ie long term view of expenditures and savings. Cheap for short term savings only cayses headaches and mkre expense sooner rather than later.
The entirety of France's business owners: "Get hold of that Billy Petherick if you can! You'll make a mint!" 🤣 They're probably passing around your phone number, Billy! 😂 Jokes, of course 😊. Great episode! 💖
I love all your videos, Billy, but this one with the saint, brought tears to my eyes. Restoring the convent is really like a mission and I'm so glad that you want to restore the chapel, instead of doing something else with it. It just seems like a sacred place every time you film there. Only a few people could take on the tasks that you have. You were born to do this!
The statue is the perfect fit! You are right, when you see something like that you have to buy it, if you'd passed it up, you'd find others that were too big or too small and always wished you'd bought this one. A great find.
Good that you grabbed the statue when you saw it, it has found a good home. Archibald looks like his paternal Granddad, handsome little lad. An expensive day but a good one. Thanks Billy🙏🏻❤️
Traditionally in Catholic Churches, a statue of the Blessed Mother would have been in a niche on the left of the alter. The niche on the right would have had a statue of Saint Joseph, Jesus earthly father. The statue you bought looks to be Saint John the evangelist. He usually is depicted as a young man with no facial hair. He would have a book because he is a writer of one of the Gospels and the Book of Revelation. Enjoying the videos.
*Brilliant* find Billy - what a surprising treasure, well snagged. And _that's_ why I love snooping around the "hand-me down" stores as one never knows what one will find - today Lady Luck was with you! 👏👏👏👌
I look forward to checking out Ryan’s version of antiquing. It’s uplifting hearing the two of you chuckling about how great the salesperson was at the kitchen shop😊
Statues used to be painted, that was normal. Europe was quite gaudy in the earlier times, not all this tasteful (to my taste) plain wood and unadorned marble. Everything was painted. It looks really lovely in the niche, as if it belongs there. Thank you for the video!
Love All Serve All. It is good to share the wealth. The kitchen will be interestingly a mancave one. (Hope Mick & Sherri's kitchen gets done in the interterm maybe?) Ryan you're such a doll and you looked rather charming today. Bravo.
Hi from Toronto Canada ! Looks like that statue was made for that spot ,,,, how wonderful if you could find another one that’s similar. You had a sheepish look on your face when Gwen saw it ,,,, hope you’re not in “hot water!” I would have bought it too !
Hi Dale, yup we're from Toronto too. Great to know other Canuks are watching 'The Dailies' with Billy! Great vlogs especially today with the statue find and then Gwen appearing out of the blue really giving Billy the surprise of his life. His response "Oh hello dear!!!!!" shock of shocks......too funny!
It looks so much better with the statue. Hope you can find 2nd one to match it. Tbh, the chapel and garden are my favourite parts of convent this far, so I am always looking foward to seeing them.
You have great taste in everything Billy,too bad there was not another statue for the other side,with luck you may find one somewhere else. Absolutely beautiful.
Its gotta be said… Hearing Ryan speak reminds me of John Cleese in his early days with Monty Python. When he speaks I just smile inside. It would really be strange if that statute just returned home.
I think by naming his channel, life of Ryan, cinches that thought. The statue looks completely at home there and if it is, that would so prove the universe is in favor with the plans.
That was my exact thought as they set the statue down in the chapel and then Ireadthecomments from priests, My immediate . “guess” was St John who wrote the Revelation, because he had no beard and had a book. I am a convert to The Catholic Faith and did not have a Catholic school education. it was an intuitive guess.Of course St John also wrote the gospel, and ihe was the one who took the Holy Mother into his home and returned home between his travels, so it is logical to think that he learned the details of the Nativity from Her through the years.. And I also had a flash of intuition that the statue did not get too far away from from the convent after it was closed.Then when reading a comment about Saint Joseph choosing Billy to be the one to restore the convent, I felt a sharp little thrill and goosebumps. Woouldn’t it be wonderful if the other statues that once graced the chapel would be returning. perhaps a record exists of to whom the statues and other objects were sold or given when the Sisters left? What a beautiful and amazing find!!
I would love to see a montage of all the statues that are tucked into nooks about the convent. They show up here and there in various videos, but I would love to see them all in one video. I LOVE your passion for historic preservation and spend hours watching your videos. I particularly appreciate Simon's calm finesse. He is one cool cat! And Ryan makes me laugh out loud. I love his enthusiasm while shopping antiques. You guys Rock!
That was my first thought as well, but it's hard to say. It's traditional to depict Saint John and the Blessed Virgin Mary standing on either side of a crucifix. so a large crucifix with Jesus hanging on His cross could be placed in the middle, and the niches could be John and Mary.
Could be, but I doubt that. His book is usually open, and he writes in it with a quill. Alternatively he often has a chalice in one hand, and the book in the other.
@@ApolloReloaded I doubt it too, but it was my first thought. The statue was probably originally painted and probably had other clues to his identity that are now obliterated.
Hi Billy The statue may be an Apostle (disciple) I think possibly Saint Paul the Patron Saint of missionaries, evangelists, writers and public workers. He is often depicted carrying a book. Good luck with the Convent project. I look forward to seeing the transformation.
The statue may be one of apostles who wrote an epistle. At the church I go to we have Mary and Joseph in niches on either side of the altar and a large crucifix hanging over the altar. I am so excited to see Ryan and Sean sharing your enthusiasm. I love your vlogs. Keep up the good work, your doing everything just right.
Congratulations on your new statue Billy i knew you would end up with it in the end .also well done on getting the new kitchen too,The office's are coming on nicely and Shaun is doing a great job on the flooring congratulations everyone. 💕🌼🌼🤗
Awesome purchase! You guys did really good for your first one. That chapel is going to look so amazing when it’s finished. Good luck on your next hunt.
The statue looks beautiful there! I think a Christmas Eve service would be nice there. The place wouldn’t have to be finished, but a small gathering of friends and family. 🎉❤
Beautiful find for the beautiful chapel you are restoring. I love both the "Dailey" & The Pethericks" But don't wear yourself out over either one. I would prefer to see your efforts rather than nothing at all.
I’m so envious of your rain, it’s still over 100 degrees at the end of September. I feel refreshed just hearing it. I watched a two minute Arm & Hammer commercial for the sake of your expenditures today.
LOL. How fun watching you and Ryan, just being silly. OMG plenty more of this to come. I do love how the statue fits so nicely there. Billy you have that eye.
Congratulations Billy for the statue you just bought, after a little search, I found many statues of Saint Étienne, Saint Stephen in english, which are very similar to yours.
What a fantastic find. It would be neat to find more like it. I'm sure they're out there. For someone to go through all that work and make only one doesn't make sense.
Billy, You could have a nice wedding venue - Chapel - courtyard - kitchen for caterers - rooms to rent!!! Something to consider to generate operating costs.
Hi Billy;after watching your great vlog;I noticed the statue you bought,which looks to me to be St Paul;as he always carried a book to write his journals in,which became part of the bible…I know we all assume he is always depicted as having a beard,which he did,as he got older..but this seems to depict a younger Saint Paul;also most people have to understand that each country depicts Saints differently to each other;like in paintings as well as statues….totally love your vlogs and all that you and your family do; definitely well worth a watch…keep up the good work 🙏🏻🇬🇧
Nice to see you two together you just know its going to be fun. I think the prices have gone up in everything so for a good quality kitchen you will pay. Nice find Billy. Loved watching. Crack on
Ryan is a riot! What a great find. Beautiful. I hope it can be identified. I can only imagine the time & talent to make this piece of wood come to life.
Wow, it's raining there and it was 102 here in SoCal . I think Mother Nature is drunk. Before you show your wife the bill, give her flowers and tell her you love her. LOL That saint statue fits perfectly in that spot. Thanks for sharing. 😀
Good morning Billy and Ryan, don’t like driving in that kind of rain. Good on you for getting the kitchen for your work areas. It’s going to be lovely. Ryan is very funny in describing your shopping trip, had me laughing when he said, She saw you coming mate”. But the truth is you’ll enjoy the kitchen as time goes on especially on those long work days. Consider a crockpot or pressure cooker for fixing soups and other foods for workers. Would save on costly spending out orders. Also like your filling fridge with water… much healthier than energy drinks. Oh my goodness, that statue is amazing. Beautiful details. The time it took to carve this statue must have been a joy. Well done guys.
That’s a great find Billy! It looks wonderful there maybe the right one will come along to be his mate on the other side. Things have a way of working out like that!
Beautiful statue, I think it may be Saint Paul. Hope you can find out I'm curious to know. Great video, you and Ryan make me laugh and I need that right now. Take care stay safe sending love and blessings from America 🇺🇸
All you folks traveling around this general area keep an eye out for more statuary of a similar nature and send Billy a message if you find one. It will take a lot more eyes & legwork to find such items and the will make such a difference in the restoration of this fine Chapel.
The beautiful carved statue looks the perfect size for the niche. Good luck finding something very similar for the matching niche. Since he's holding a book, it could be Saint Thomas Aquinas.
For that big kitchen, how about a cooking school? Culinary School? I'm sure I'm not the first one to suggest this. It may be a neat thing, because students can opt to stay there, in those cels, and there'd be so much potential; a theatre school, with the chapel as the stage where really interesting theatre is staged, or musicals, or maybe a music school? I just think about the really great concerts that could take place in that gorgeous chapel, with the cooking school providing catering.
So pleased that you are restoring the chapel as a chapel - the statue was a wonderful find, it does look as though it belongs in the niche. Looking forward to future work in the chapel.
Lol Billy. I'll watch the video 3 times and watch the adverts to help pay for that gorgeous statue! Because you are 100 percent correct in that when you come across the perfect item and don't act on it, the opportunity is lost. And that would have been a shame for the Chapel. It is a PERFECT fit! It was meant to be.
Billy, I'm a Catholic priest in Canada, and I've been really enjoying this convent series.
The statue you've found is beautiful and I have a fair guess who it is:
Simple garments, with big book suggests one of Evangelists - an author of one of the Gospels. He is not dressed as a bishop so will not be Saint Nicholas. The biggest clue (without any carved name plaque) is that he has no beard. Saint John the Apostle and Evangelist is depicted with no beard and therefore distinct from the other apostles & evangelists. Without more clues on the statue, nor his other 3 companions (Matthew Mark, Luke) this is my best educated guess and how I would identify him if he arrived in my church.
I agree Father!
Saint Jean peut-être ? Il est plus jeune
So lovely to have your very educated opinion Father! 🙏🙂
That was my guess too. St John.
Yes, my guess too. The book and lack of beard were what I went by, as well. Thanks, Father! ❤
I think the extra money you spent on the kitchen is well worth it. It’s the main kitchen for all of the offices. And you are making all of the offices look so nice so it would’ve been a shame to not redo the kitchen. Can’t wait to see the finished kitchen! ❤
Agree, replace what is used most often, reuse if able, and restore if worth it.
I agree too - Ship / Hap'orth of tar comes to mind.
The kitchen os the heart of any home, therefore deserves the additional expense. As it is new also worth knowing that you will get your full monies worth of use out of it before having to replace it ie long term view of expenditures and savings. Cheap for short term savings only cayses headaches and mkre expense sooner rather than later.
The entirety of France's business owners: "Get hold of that Billy Petherick if you can! You'll make a mint!" 🤣 They're probably passing around your phone number, Billy! 😂 Jokes, of course 😊. Great episode! 💖
😄
@@gardengatesopen Ha! I didn't even think about them watching his vids but I bet you're right! 😂
Lol
Hysterical 😂😂😂 probably true but maybe they will know of more statue’s and antique furniture for the Chapel
That Pomme de Terre, Billy Petherick, is fair game if you can snag him...😆
I love you all❣️. What a perfectly fantastic first antique find for the Convent.. Congratulations‼️ 😉❤️👏🏻🕯🙏
I love all your videos, Billy, but this one with the saint, brought tears to my eyes. Restoring the convent is really like a mission and I'm so glad that you want to restore the chapel, instead of doing something else with it. It just seems like a sacred place every time you film there. Only a few people could take on the tasks that you have. You were born to do this!
The statue is the perfect fit! You are right, when you see something like that you have to buy it, if you'd passed it up, you'd find others that were too big or too small and always wished you'd bought this one. A great find.
Billy needs to measure the statue and keep the measurements in his phone for further reference. So, he'll know if something is too big for the niches.
Good that you grabbed the statue when you saw it, it has found a good home. Archibald looks like his paternal Granddad, handsome little lad. An expensive day but a good one. Thanks Billy🙏🏻❤️
Traditionally in Catholic Churches, a statue of the Blessed Mother would have been in a niche on the left of the alter. The niche on the right would have had a statue of Saint Joseph, Jesus earthly father.
The statue you bought looks to be Saint John the evangelist. He usually is depicted as a young man with no facial hair. He would have a book because he is a writer of one of the Gospels and the Book of Revelation.
Enjoying the videos.
*Brilliant* find Billy - what a surprising treasure, well snagged. And _that's_ why I love snooping around the "hand-me down" stores as one never knows what one will find - today Lady Luck was with you! 👏👏👏👌
Beautiful find and purchase. The chapel is looking the way it was meant to be. xx
What a great resource you have in viewers who are priests! This is a such fascinating place!
Thankyou & Cheers!
Congratulations on your purchase Billy. It’s beautiful!
Billy. Just seeing your face and seeing you start to speak makes my day. From a loving Gran in the US. ❤️. You and your family are just wondering 😘
I look forward to checking out Ryan’s version of antiquing. It’s uplifting hearing the two of you chuckling about how great the salesperson was at the kitchen shop😊
Billy, great find! God bless you and keep yours yours. Love, jenwhite 🥰 ❤ 💖
Wonderful statue, perfect fit. Blessings.
Statues used to be painted, that was normal. Europe was quite gaudy in the earlier times, not all this tasteful (to my taste) plain wood and unadorned marble. Everything was painted. It looks really lovely in the niche, as if it belongs there.
Thank you for the video!
Love All Serve All. It is good to share the wealth. The kitchen will be interestingly a mancave one. (Hope Mick & Sherri's kitchen gets done in the interterm maybe?) Ryan you're such a doll and you looked rather charming today. Bravo.
Billy & Gwen, your boys are just adorable! Such sweet faces, and they seem like good little boys too. Blessings...❤
Definitely need to get an antique Virgin Mary statue for one of the niches! A Joan of Arc would be cool since she is the patron saint of France!
Haha she still seems to be a trauma for Englishmen !
Hi from Toronto Canada ! Looks like that statue was made for that spot ,,,, how wonderful if you could find another one that’s similar. You had a sheepish look on your face when Gwen saw it ,,,, hope you’re not in “hot water!” I would have bought it too !
Hi Dale, yup we're from Toronto too. Great to know other Canuks are watching 'The Dailies' with Billy! Great vlogs especially today with the statue find and then Gwen appearing out of the blue really giving Billy the surprise of his life. His response "Oh hello dear!!!!!" shock of shocks......too funny!
Great addition, and I'm sure many, many more to come. It's wonderful to see this chapel being restored. God Bless all of you and stay safe.
I'm glad to see the statues being replaced. You're doing a wonderful job. Crack On Billy!!!❤️🙏⛪
It is so nice to see Sean back working with the Pethericks.
Great Job Billy and Ryan the statue of the saint is Amazing..You have plenty of place to put these great finds.
It looks so much better with the statue. Hope you can find 2nd one to match it. Tbh, the chapel and garden are my favourite parts of convent this far, so I am always looking foward to seeing them.
You have great taste in everything Billy,too bad there was not another statue for the other side,with luck you may find one somewhere else. Absolutely beautiful.
The right statue will be waiting.
Money well spent! Great statue too! See YOU tomorrow!
Its gotta be said… Hearing Ryan speak reminds me of John Cleese in his early days with Monty Python. When he speaks I just smile inside. It would really be strange if that statute just returned home.
I think by naming his channel, life of Ryan, cinches that thought.
The statue looks completely at home there and if it is, that would so prove the universe is in favor with the plans.
Exactly he is so fun
That was my exact thought as they set the statue down in the chapel and then Ireadthecomments from priests, My immediate . “guess” was St John who wrote the Revelation, because he had no beard and had a book. I am a convert to The Catholic Faith and did not have a Catholic school education. it was an intuitive guess.Of course St John also wrote the gospel, and ihe was the one who took the Holy Mother into his home and returned home between his travels, so it is logical to think that he learned the details of the Nativity from Her through the years.. And I also had a flash of intuition that the statue did not get too far away from from the convent after it was closed.Then when reading a comment about Saint Joseph choosing Billy to be the one to restore the convent, I felt a sharp little thrill and goosebumps. Woouldn’t it be wonderful if the other statues that once graced the chapel would be returning. perhaps a record exists of to whom the statues and other objects were sold or given when the Sisters left? What a beautiful and amazing find!!
You two are hysterical! That statue is everything. 😮
What a great find, Billy! It seems to fit nicely where you put it, the blue behind it makes it stand out too!
I would love to see a montage of all the statues that are tucked into nooks about the convent. They show up here and there in various videos, but I would love to see them all in one video. I LOVE your passion for historic preservation and spend hours watching your videos. I particularly appreciate Simon's calm finesse. He is one cool cat! And Ryan makes me laugh out loud. I love his enthusiasm while shopping antiques. You guys Rock!
Your first antique purchase for the convent is impressive. A beautiful carving... ❤️🇦🇺
The statue could be St. John the Apostle. He is usually portrayed holding a book and has a youthful face.
Beautiful statue...well done.
That was my first thought as well, but it's hard to say. It's traditional to depict Saint John and the Blessed Virgin Mary standing on either side of a crucifix. so a large crucifix with Jesus hanging on His cross could be placed in the middle, and the niches could be John and Mary.
Could be, but I doubt that. His book is usually open, and he writes in it with a quill. Alternatively he often has a chalice in one hand, and the book in the other.
My guess was St.Ignatius of Loyola,first Superior General of Paris 1541,missionary work in teaching,hence book in hand.Thoughts?
@@ElizabethDMadison What a great idea I hope Billy takes note. I think it is important to put things in the right place.
@@ApolloReloaded I doubt it too, but it was my first thought. The statue was probably originally painted and probably had other clues to his identity that are now obliterated.
I love love love indeed ❤️ your friends Billy you and your comrades are the bomb 💣 it's a happy place....God Bless
Hi Billy The statue may be an Apostle (disciple) I think possibly Saint Paul the Patron Saint of missionaries, evangelists, writers and public workers. He is often depicted carrying a book. Good luck with the Convent project. I look forward to seeing the transformation.
Love looking at your renovation videos Billy. Crack on.
The statue may be one of apostles who wrote an epistle.
At the church I go to we have Mary and Joseph in niches on either side of the altar and a large crucifix hanging over the altar.
I am so excited to see Ryan and Sean sharing your enthusiasm. I love your vlogs. Keep up the good work, your doing everything just right.
I was going to mention St. Joseph and Mary. We also have Them on either side of the altar.
Hello Baby boy & Cutie pie as well as your Beautiful wife Gwendolyn, Thank You all for sharing these beautiful buildings. I cant get enough of them.
How wonderful to find an antique statue that fits in the niche. Thinking you will find a complementary one as well. Exciting. 😄
Miss you two shopping. Always fun
Looks like it was made for the niche. Looks great.
What a fantastic find Billy!! So excited to watch the convent coming together ❤crack on Billy , crack on!!
Congratulations on your new statue Billy i knew you would end up with it in the end .also well done on getting the new kitchen too,The office's are coming on nicely and Shaun is doing a great job on the flooring congratulations everyone. 💕🌼🌼🤗
Awesome purchase! You guys did really good for your first one. That chapel is going to look so amazing when it’s finished. Good luck on your next hunt.
The statue looks beautiful there! I think a Christmas Eve service would be nice there. The place wouldn’t have to be finished, but a small gathering of friends and family. 🎉❤
Beautiful purchase. Great spot for it! You're doing a fantastic job redoing this convent so quickly!
Your statue is perfect. I loved how gently and respectfully Shawn touched it.
Beautiful find for the beautiful chapel you are restoring.
I love both the "Dailey" & The Pethericks" But don't wear yourself out over either one. I would prefer to see your efforts rather than nothing at all.
The two of y’all are so fun together 🌺
Absolutely beautiful statue congrats on a fabulous find
I’m so envious of your rain, it’s still over 100 degrees at the end of September. I feel refreshed just hearing it.
I watched a two minute Arm & Hammer commercial for the sake of your expenditures today.
LOL. How fun watching you and Ryan, just being silly. OMG plenty more of this to come. I do love how the statue fits so nicely there. Billy you have that eye.
Love your videos Billy. Ryan seems much happier and settled. His sense of humor is spot on hilarious. Nice to see Gwen and the little one.
Love it. The statues that would have been behind the altar would be the Virgin Mary to the left as you face the altar, and St. Joseph to the right.
What amazing finds you encounter! You always seem to be at the right place at the right time. The statue is stunning!!! 😊❤️🎶👏🇨🇦🇫🇷
Congratulations Billy for the statue you just bought, after a little search, I found many statues of Saint Étienne, Saint Stephen in english, which are very similar to yours.
You and Ryan are a bit of light relief in this ever changing world..thx you guys for brightening up mine..God bless
St Philip is often portrayed with a book, too. Given the perfect fit, it makes you wonder if it came from that chapel.
That's what I wondered...if they 'bought back' a piece of history from the convent!!!
The statue features Saint Étienne, Saint Stephen in english.
@@thierrymilan2039 That would make more sense that St Philip.
Love the statue Billy…great find!
A stunning find and it looks like it was made just for that niche.
Great find Billy! I hope Gwendolyn will go easy on you. 😊 It's fun having Ryan back and Sean working in the convent. The gang is back together. 😊
What a fantastic find. It would be neat to find more like it. I'm sure they're out there. For someone to go through all that work and make only one doesn't make sense.
Billy, You could have a nice wedding venue - Chapel - courtyard - kitchen for caterers - rooms to rent!!! Something to consider to generate operating costs.
Love the banter between you both, vlogs are going to be even better now. Welcome back Rylan, and don’t go away for a long time.
Hi Billy;after watching your great vlog;I noticed the statue you bought,which looks to me to be St Paul;as he always carried a book to write his journals in,which became part of the bible…I know we all assume he is always depicted as having a beard,which he did,as he got older..but this seems to depict a younger Saint Paul;also most people have to understand that each country depicts Saints differently to each other;like in paintings as well as statues….totally love your vlogs and all that you and your family do; definitely well worth a watch…keep up the good work 🙏🏻🇬🇧
I'm really enjoying Ryan being back and your friendship and Bantor picking up where it left off. The statue looks amazing!
Nice to see you two together you just know its going to be fun. I think the prices have gone up in everything so for a good quality kitchen you will pay. Nice find Billy. Loved watching. Crack on
The statue looks like it was always there-you have a good eye! Cheers, mate!
Ryan is a riot! What a great find. Beautiful. I hope it can be identified. I can only imagine the time & talent to make this piece of wood come to life.
I think Ryan is a great addition 😀
That was funny when Gwen came in 😂 love the statue
It so great to see both of ye together,the laughter
I agree with one of the comments. A statue of the Virgin Mary and one of St Joseph for the Niches. You will be forever blessed and watched over.
Billie, what a wonderful find. The statue looks great in the niche. Job well done👌
Wow, it's raining there and it was 102 here in SoCal . I think Mother Nature is drunk.
Before you show your wife the bill, give her flowers and tell her you love her. LOL
That saint statue fits perfectly in that spot.
Thanks for sharing. 😀
Love that Ryan is back. He adds so much humor and comedy to the vlogs.
Good morning Billy and Ryan, don’t like driving in that kind of rain.
Good on you for getting the kitchen for your work areas. It’s going to be lovely. Ryan is very funny in describing your shopping trip, had me laughing when he said, She saw you coming mate”.
But the truth is you’ll enjoy the kitchen as time goes on especially on those long work days. Consider a crockpot or pressure cooker for fixing soups and other foods for workers. Would save on costly spending out orders. Also like your filling fridge with water… much healthier than energy drinks.
Oh my goodness, that statue is amazing. Beautiful details. The time it took to carve this statue must have been a joy. Well done guys.
"This is Saint Paul, the so-called Apostle to the Gentiles"
That’s a great find Billy! It looks wonderful there maybe the right one will come along to be his mate on the other side. Things have a way of working out like that!
You two crack me up! What a duo…Thanks for the laughs.
44th! 🤣 The statue is beautiful but Archie is simply adorable. 💕
Thank goodness the all star cast is back together...nice statue Billy.
I love it when you and Ryan are working together . It’s so much fun to watch .
Beautiful statue, I think it may be Saint Paul. Hope you can find out I'm curious to know. Great video, you and Ryan make me laugh and I need that right now. Take care stay safe sending love and blessings from America 🇺🇸
Glad you got the statue. Good luck in finding more. 😊
All you folks traveling around this general area keep an eye out for more statuary of a similar nature and send Billy a message if you find one. It will take a lot more eyes & legwork to find such items and the will make such a difference in the restoration of this fine Chapel.
We need to thank you Billy for giving is yet another very intetesting video to watch.
Wonderful. A good fit and so glad you found it !! Looks so great up there!
Since the statue looks like a young man holding a large book, I wonder if it’s St. John the Evangelist? Absolutely beautiful!
Saint John always featured as an old man. More likely Saint Étienne (St Stephen in english) after a little picture search of similar statues.
I also want to say one of the four apostles, maybe Paul?
Laughter is great medicine!thx, Ryan!
The statue looks perfect for that space. Well done.
What an amazing friend Bryan is. So glad I subscribed to his channel. Happy you two will be working together lots in the future.
Billy you better get some flowers for the wife LOL 💐💐
The beautiful carved statue looks the perfect size for the niche. Good luck finding something very similar for the matching niche. Since he's holding a book, it could be Saint Thomas Aquinas.
The statue features Saint Étienne, Saint Stephen in english.
❤seeing you and Ryan back together with the double act.
St. George is most notably the patron saint of reading and books
Most of Saints recognized as Doctors by the Church are featured with books. The statue of Billy is Saint Étienne, Saint Stephen in english.
For that big kitchen, how about a cooking school? Culinary School? I'm sure I'm not the first one to suggest this. It may be a neat thing, because students can opt to stay there, in those cels, and there'd be so much potential; a theatre school, with the chapel as the stage where really interesting theatre is staged, or musicals, or maybe a music school? I just think about the really great concerts that could take place in that gorgeous chapel, with the cooking school providing catering.
So pleased that you are restoring the chapel as a chapel - the statue was a wonderful find, it does look as though it belongs in the niche. Looking forward to future work in the chapel.
Lol Billy. I'll watch the video 3 times and watch the adverts to help pay for that gorgeous statue! Because you are 100 percent correct in that when you come across the perfect item and don't act on it, the opportunity is lost. And that would have been a shame for the Chapel. It is a PERFECT fit! It was meant to be.
Beautiful carved statue for the chapel! Nice seeing Sean and Ryan again. I've always enjoyed their channels also.