St. Kevin (Coemgen) of Glendalough

Handmade original St. Kevin (Coemgen) of Glendalough 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: June 3

Born at the Fort of the White Fountain in Leinster, Ireland of royal descent. Baptized by St. Cronan, educated by St. Petroc. Ordained and became a hermit at the remote Valley of the Two
Lakes in Glendalough, now one of the most important sites of Irish monastic ruins and a chief pilgrimage destination. Led to a small partially manmade cave (“St. Kevins’ bed”) by an angel. After 7 years, persuaded to leave solitary life and found a monastery for the disciples he attracted. Made a pilgrimage to Rome, bringing back many relics for the monastery. A friend of St. Kieran of Clonmacnois, entrusted with raising the sone of King Colman of Ui Faelain. Many extravagant miracles attributed to him, reputed to be 120 at his death. A blackbird said to have made a nest in his prayerfully outstretched hands. Died in 618. Patron of Dublin, Glendalough, Kilnamanagh, blackbirds

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.