Rose Mystica (The Mystical Rose) Wooden Doll Ornament

Handmade original Rose Mystica (The Mystical Rose) 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.

The Blessed Virgin Mary under the title Mystical Rose has been venerated in the Church since ancient times. In 1947 Our Lady appeared to Pierina Gilli, a humbler Italian nurse, in the small town of Montichiali. In the 1st apparition Our Lady wore a violet dress and white veil around her head with very sad eyes filled with tears which fell to the floor, her breast pierced with 3 swords for the loss of and deadly sins in vocations. She said “Prayer-Penitence-Expiation” and was silent. On the 2nd apparition she was dressed in white and three roses replaced the swords. When Pierina asked “Please tell me who you are,” the Lady answered smiling, “I am the Mother of Jesus and the Mother of all of you. Our Lord sends me to bring a new Marian devotion for all male and female institutes, religious orders, and secular priests.” The 3 roses signified prayer (white), penance (red), and reparation (gold) as a way of practicing devotion to her under the title Mystical Rose or Rosa Mystica.

Feast Day: July 13

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.