St. Julian the Hospitaller Wooden Doll Ornament

Handmade original St. Julian the Hospitaller Wooden Doll Ornament. Perfect for the Christmas Tree. Bring out on his feast day. Gift for a birthday or sacrament (Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, Holy Orders, Marriage) celebration. Teacher, priest, grandparent gift.

Feast Day: February 12

According to popular Middle Ages legend, in his youth, Julian was told he would someday injure his parents. Swearing he “would never commit such a sin” and “with great belief in Christ went off full of courage.” Twenty years later he was burdened with mistakenly taking the life of his parents in a misunderstanding. When he discovered his grave error, he vowed to spend the rest of his life doing charitable works. Making a pilgrimage to Rome with his wife, they stopped at a river crossing where they built a hospice to welcome weary and sick travelers, assisting them across the river. An encounter with Christ asking him to “Hold my walking-stick please” which stuck to his hand, led to Julian’s full repentance.

Patron of hospitality for those far from home seeking safe refuge, hotel keepers, travelers, boatman

Made of wood, felt, ribbon, and handmade accessories. Includes tag and card with Saint description. Approximately 4" tall. Packaged in cellophane bag. Shipped in box with bubble wrap.