St. Marianne Cope Wooden Doll Ornament

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

Feast Day: January 23
Born in 1838 in Germany, she moved to New York as an infant. With an invalid father, she started factory work in 8th grade before joining a Franciscan convent. She taught school and opened two of the first Catholic hospitals in Central New York, pioneering patient’s rights and cleanliness procedures. With six of her convent sisters she volunteered to move to Hawaii to care for the lepers in Molokai. Caring for St. Damien in his final months, she served there for 35 years, never contracting the disease. Her community provided healthcare, dignity and respect for those suffering with the disease. Patron of lepers, outcasts, HIV/AIDS

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.