Saint Joseph is honored as the patron of workers, fathers, carpenters, and the home — the quiet, steadfast presence behind the Holy Family. In Santería/Lucumí tradition he is syncretized with Obatalá, the orisha of wisdom, purity, and peace. Devotees petition him for employment, family protection, a peaceful household, and in real estate matters (a small Saint Joseph statue is traditionally buried when selling a home). This larger 12-inch cast resin statue, shown with his traditional lily and carpenter's staff, is a substantial devotional centerpiece for the home altar.