St. Isabelle of France Wooden Doll Ornament

Handmade original St. Isabelle of France 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.

Born in 1224, the sister of St. Louis and the daughter of King Louis VIII of France and Blanche of Castile, she refused offers of marriage from several noble suitors to continue her life of virginity consecrated to God. After her father’s death as a child, her mother oversaw her education including Latin and embroidery, with a special pleasure in working on priestly vestments. As a child, she requested spiritual direction and increased her devotion to the Lord under the Franciscans. She ministered to the sick and poor, and after the death of her mother, founded the Franciscan Monastery of the Humility of the Blessed Virgin Mary at Longchamps in Paris. She lived there in austerity but never became a nun due to persistent illnesses; she also refused to become abbess to retain her wealth to support the abbey and the poor. King Louis visited her here often. Keeping a discipline of silence most of her days, she died there in 1270. She is honored as a saint by the Franciscan Order.

Feast Day: February 26

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.