St. Magnus Erlendsson Wooden Doll Ornament

Handmade original St. Magnus Erlendsson 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.

Born in 1080 the eldest son of Earl Erlend. The Orkney earldom was divided between Erlend and his brother Paul; in 1098, the Norwegian king unseats the earls, making his son overlord. He takes the 18-yr-old Magnus and his cousin Hakon on a raiding expedition down the coast of Scotland. Magnus refuses to participate in the raids, remaining on the ship singing psalms; he escapes and swims ashore, “disappearing” until the King’s death in 1102. Returning to Norway to become Earl of Orkney “he was a man of extraordinary distinction, strict virtue, successful in war, wise, generous, the most popular among men.” Hakon returns, the two sharing the earldom from 1105-1114. Jealous of Magnus, Hakon threatens division and battle; they agree to a sea truce, but Hakon deceptively overtakes Magnus. Meeting on land, Magnus is captured, but remains virtuous accepting his fate, struck in the head by a cook’s cleaver. Wildflowers grew at this site with a “holy light” and healings. Patron of Orkney Island. Feast Day: April 16

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.