Handmade original St. Charles Borromeo 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: November 4
Born in Milan in 1538 into the House of Medici, at 12 he dedicated his life to the Church. Called to Rome after his uncle became Pope Pius IV, he was made a cardinal at 23 over the Papal States, Knights of Malta, Franciscans and Carmelites, and soon appointed the Archbishop of Milan, the largest and most corrupt diocese. During the Reformation, he promoted literacy and learning to drive out Church corruption, restore integrity, monastery reform, and end indulgences. When famine and plague struck, he used his money to feed up to 70,000 poor daily. Patron of bishops, catechists, cardinals, seminarians
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.
