Blessed Imelda Lambertini Wooden Doll Ornament

Handmade original Blessed Imelda Lambertini Wooden Doll Ornament. Perfect for the Christmas Tree. Bring out on her feast day or for a Novena. Gift for a birthday or sacrament (Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, Holy Orders, Marriage) celebration. Teacher, priest, grandparent gift.

Feast Day: May 13
Born in 1322 to one of oldest families in Bologna, her father Count Igano Lambertini, her mother Castora Galuzzi. Even as a tiny child she showed unusual piety, taking delight in prayer. By her own wish, she was placed in the Dominican convent at 9 to be trained by the nuns. Her disposition endeared her to all, with a burning desire to receive the Holy Eucharist after the required age of 12: “Tell me, can anyone receive Jesus into his heart and not die?” When 11 at Ascension Day Mass with the nuns, they were startled to see a Sacred Host hovering in the air above Imelda as she knelt before the closed tabernacle in prayer. Quickly, the priest rushed with a paten to receive it and in the face of such a miracle, gave Imelda her first communion. She returned to the pew to pray, remaining after Mass. When a nun came to get her for supper, she found her still kneeling with a smile on her face; however, the rapture of receiving her Lord was so great, she had passed.

Made of wood, felt, ribbon, and handmade accessories. Includes tag and card with Saint's biography and description. Approximately 4" tall. Packaged in cellophane bag. Shipped in box with bubble wrap.