Handmade original St. Gerard 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: October 16
Born in 1726 in Italy, Gerard grew up poor and sought work at 12 as a sewing apprentice after his father’s death. Deeply pious, splitting his earnings with his mother, the poor and masses for the souls in Purgatory, in 1749, Gerard entered the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer as a lay brother. Known for reading souls and healing the sick, miracles followed him. When a mother suffering difficult labor touched one of his handkerchiefs, her problems ceased and her baby was born safely. Dying at 29, he requested his door placard say "Here the will of God is done, as God wills, as long as God wills." Patron of expectant mothers
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.
