St Moses the Black (The Ethiopian) Wooden Doll Ornament

Handmade original St Moses the Black (The Ethiopian) 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.

Living during the 4th c., in his youth he was a slave of an important man, but released after the boy committed a murder. He traveled to Egypt for adventure, but was dissatisfied with the lowly jobs available and turned to robbing Nile villages. Avoided arrest by fleeing to a Coptic Orthodox Monastery in the desert; deeply influenced by the monks’ peace, he eventually joins them. Zealous in all he did including correcting his own imperfections and fasting; in contrast, he showed great pity on his brother monks preaching humble forgiveness and became a spiritual leader. “My sins run out behind me and I do not see them, but today I am coming to judge the errors of another.” When thieves attacked the colony, he forbade defense with weapons and asked 70 brothers to retreat while he and 7 others remained to greet the invaders through non-violence. They were captured and martyred by the bandits; Moses was 75. Patron of Africa, forgiveness, nonviolence.
Feast Day: August 28

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.