Handmade original St. Benedict of Nursia 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.
Feast Day: July 11
Born in 480 to a noble family but horrified by the heartless rhetoric without truth in Rome, Benedict fled to become a hermit. After years of prayer, word of his holiness brought monks for his leadership. Warning them he would be too strict, they insisted but tried to poison him: a poisonous cup shattered when he prayed over it and a poisoned bread was carried off by a raven. At Monte Cassino he founded the roots of the one community monastic system and the Regula (Rule) to a balanced life of prayer and work: Ora et Laborum. His holiness led to miracles and his twin sister, St. Scholastica, settled nearby. Patron of Europe, monks, poison victims
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.
