St. Samuel Wooden Doll Ornament

Handmade original St. Samuel 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.

Feast Day: February 16

Samuel and four companions (Elias, Daniel, Isaias and Jeremy) were Egyptians who visited and comforted Christians condemned to work in the mines of Cilicia during Maximus’ persecution. Apprehended at the gates of Caesarea, Palestine, they were brought before Firmilian, the Roman governor of the Judaea Province, who enforced the Diocletian Persecution at Caesarea, the province's capital (c. 234). Accused of being Christians (cross), they were tortured and beheaded (palm for martyrdom). When Porphyry, a servant of St. Pamphilus, demanded the bodies be buried, he was tortured and burned to death because of his Christianity. Seleucus witnessed Porphyry’s death and applauded his perseverance, whereupon, he, too, was arrested by the soldiers, brought before the governor, and beheaded. Patron of miners (ax/shovel/coal).

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.