Patron Saint Ornament Collection

Each design is fired into the clay at 2200°F, producing remarkable clarity and ceramic-hard durability that will not peel or wear off. The ornament is surprisingly lightweight and finished to a satin touch, and measures 1 1/2" x 2 5/8."

Included with each pendant is an 8” satin ribbon and gift packaging, including a descriptive card of the symbolism and lore of each design:

Saint Andrew, patron of Scotland, Russia and fishermen. As an apostle of Jesus, St. Andrew spread his word throughout Asia Minor and Greece and was eventually crucified on a diagonally shaped (saltire) cross. Some of St. Andrew's remains were brought to Scotland for safekeeping. King Angus of Scotland prayed to St. Andrew for help during a battle. A white cloud appeared in teh sky in the form of a saltire cross. When Angus won the battle, he declared St. Andrew the patron saint of Scotland.

Saint Brigid, patron of Ireland and babies. St. Brigid was born to an Irish Chieftain. She always had a charitable nature and so became the first Irish nun, starting convents throughout Ireland. Her wish was to relieve the hardships of the poor. She is known for the simple cross she is believed to have woven for a dying pagan chieftain to illustrate the Christian faith. St. Brigid's cross is commonly hung in Irish homes to bless them.

Saint Columba, patron of Ireland, Scotland, poets and bookbinders. Columba, also known as Columcille, was in close succession to the throne of Ireland, but chose instead to become a monk. He was a missionary, stateman, scholar, and poet. He was one of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland and is said to have performed many miracles to convert the Picts to Christ. He died at the age of 75 and was buried at the abby he founded in Scotland. His relics are revered in both Ireland and Scotland where he is equally beloved.

Saint Patrick, patron of Ireland, was the son of a prominent Roman family in Scotland. At the age of 16 he was kidnapped and taken to Ireland. After years as a slave, Patrick escaped only to return to Ireland. He traveled across the country for the next 30 years preaching and baptizing the Irish people. St. Patrick used the three leaves and single stem of Ireland's shamrock flower to explain the Holy Trinity. Legend is that St. Patrick drove the snakes from Ireland.