St. Lazarus Wooden Doll Ornament

Handmade original St. Lazarus wooden doll ornament. Perfect for the Christmas Tree. Bring out on feast day or for a Novena. Gift for a birthday or sacrament (Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, Holy Orders, Marriage) celebration. Teacher, priest, grandparent gift.

Martha, Mary and their brother Lazarus were evidently close friends of Jesus. He came to their home simply as a welcomed guest and the sisters felt free to call on Jesus at their brother’s illness and death. The chief priests also plotted to kill Lazarus “because many of the Jews were turning away and believing in Jesus because of him.” When Jesus heard this, he said, “This illness is not to end in death, but is for the glory of God, that the Son of God may be glorified through it.” The Jews said,” See how much he loved him” when Jesus wept at his tomb. In their sight, Jesus raised his friend Lazarus from the dead after four days in the tomb. Legend says he left a written account of what he saw in the next world before he was called back to life; some say he followed Peter into Syria. It is certain there was early devotion to the saint. In the West, Passion Sunday was called Dominica de Lazaro, and Augustine tells us that in Africa the Gospel of the raising of Lazarus (John 11:1-44) was read at the office of Palm Sunday.

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.