Our Lady of the Snows Wooden Doll Ornament

Handmade original Our Lady of the Snows 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: August 5

Built on a pagan temple, The Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore (St. Mary Major) was built in the mid-fourth century under the orders of Pope Liberius. According to legend, The Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to him with instructions for building the church; that hot August day, snow fell only on Mt. Esquiline in a specific pattern outlining the church’s floor. Later rebuilt grander, it has been known as St. Mary of the Snow, St. Maria Liberiana, St. Mary of the Nativity, and St. Mary of the Crib (for the holy relic of Christ’s crib brought from Bethlehem in the 7th c.). The largest of the 26 churches in Rome dedicated to the Blessed Virgin, each year on August 5th white petals are released from the dome in celebration of the miraculous snow.

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.