St. Joseph with the Baby Jesus. St. Joseph, the foster father of Jesus and the spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, is one of the most beloved of the saints. His feast day is March 19th, and in many countries and cultures he is honored throughout the month of March. Our handcarved figurine depicting this special saint has been created by the artists of Franco, in the Val Gardena region of northern Italy. The figurine is handpainted, and measures 8 1/2 inches in ht.