Born in France in 1579, an infant when her mother died. A sickly child, her right hand deformed, ignored by her father and greatly abused by her stepfamily, made to sleep under stairs on straw or in barn. Shepherdess at 9, profound holiness grew through praying her string Rosary (“Dear God, help me to please my mother and to please you”) and refusing to miss Mass, putting her flock under the care of her guardian angel when away. When her stepmother beat her suspecting food for a beggar in her apron, flowers fell out in the cold of winter. Died at 22 on her straw pallet. Body incorrupt 40 yrs later. Patron: victims of child abuse, abandoned, loss of parents
Handmade original St. Germaine 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.
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.
