Handmade original St. Perpetua and St. Felicity wooden doll ornament. Perfect for the Christmas Tree. Bring out on their 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: March 7
3rd c. Martyrs in Africa, Perpetua was a 22 yd old married noblewoman and nursing mother; Felicity was her slave and an expectant mother. Their popular Passion story was read during early liturgies. Following her mother and against her pagan father, Perpetua became a Christian. Arrested with Felicity, they received visions to pray for only endurance in trial. Illegal to execute pregnant women, Felicity’s prayers were answered when she delivered and able to join in the execution. Facing the arena wild beasts with joy and calm, inevitably killed by gladiator sword. Patrons of mothers, expectant mothers, ranchers
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.
