St. Oliver Plunkett Wooden Doll Ornament

Handmade original St. Oliver Plunkett Wooden Doll Ornament . Perfect for the Christmas Tree. Bring out on his feast day. Gift for a birthday or sacrament (Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, Holy Orders, Marriage) celebration. Teacher, priest, grandparent gift.

Feast Day: July 1

Born in Ireland in 1625, studied and ordained in Rome in 1654. After teaching and serving the poor of Rome, appointed Archbishop of Armagh in Ireland. Established himself as a man of peace with religious fervor, visiting his people, establishing schools, ordaining priests, and confirming thousands. Four years later in 1673, a new wave of anti-Catholic persecution banned bishops by edict, forcing him to do his pastoral work in secrecy and disguise, living in hiding, cold and hunger. His many letters show his determination to remain a faithful shepherd, thanking God, “who gave us the grace to suffer for the chair of Peter.” Viewed as ultimately responsible for any political rebellion among his parishioners, he was arrested for treason and imprisoned in Dublin Castle in 1679. Unable to convict him, his trial was moved to London. Found guilty, hanged, drawn and quartered in 1681, the last Catholic martyr in England. Patron of peace and reconciliation in Ireland

Made of wood, felt, ribbon, and handmade accessories. Includes tag and card with Saint description. Approximately 4" tall. Packaged in cellophane bag. Shipped in box with bubble wrap.