St Benedict Biscop Wooden Doll Ornament

Handmade original St. Benedict Biscop wooden doll ornament. Perfect for the Christmas Tree. Bring out on his feast day or for a Novena. Gift for a birthday or sacrament (Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, Holy Orders, Marriage) celebration. Teacher, priest, grandparent gift.

Born in 628 of a noble Northumbrian family. Served as a king’s warrior until 653, when at 25, made 1st of 5 trips to Rome with his friend St. Wilfrid the Elder; returned “full of fervour and enthusiasm…for the good of the English Church.” On 2nd journey 12 years later, stopped at Lerins on his return, a monastic island off the Mediterranean coast of Provence which had adopted the Rule of St. Benedict. There, from 665-667, instructed and took monastic vows and the name of “Benedict.” Made 3rd trip to Rome, where Pope Vitalian commissioned him to accompany the Archbishop of Canterbury home. Appointed abbot of Sts Peter and Paul monastery in Canterbury (now St. Augustine’s). On 4th trip to Rome, returned with books and pictures that created cultural ties between Britain and the Continent, teaching the monks Roman rubrics and script. His last trip brought many additions to the libraries he founded. Died in 690. Patron of English benedictines, musicians, painters.
Feast Day: January 12

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.