St. Kieran of Saighir (St. Kieran the Elder) Wooden Doll Ornament

Handmade original St. Kieran of Saighir (St. Kieran the Elder) 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.

One of the “first born saints of Ireland” from the late 5thc. in Ossory to royal Osriage blood; before he was conceived his mother dreamt that a star fell into her mouth, thought to convey she would bear a son whose fame and virtues would be known throughout the world. Left Ireland before the arrival of St. Patrick, converts to Christianity and becomes a pilgrim to Rome where he studied the faith. By one account St. Patrick sent Kieran to precede him and directed him to build a monastery at the site of a well, giving him a bell that would ring at the correct location (near Saighir). Built a hermit cell in the woods, wearing skins and attracting disciples including his mother with a group of women who devoted their lives to God (an image similar to John the Baptist as a forerunner to Christ), growing into the Saighir monastery. Consecrated one of the 12 Apostles of Ireland, helpers of St. Patrick; ordained first bishop of Ossory. Several healing wells with remarkable miracles attributed to him.
Feast Day: March 5

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.