Handmade original St. Therese of the Child Jesus wooden doll ornament. Perfect for the Christmas Tree. Bring out on her feast day. Gift for a birthday or sacrament (Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, Holy Orders, Marriage) celebration. Teacher, priest, grandparent gift. Born in Lisieux, France in 1873, she entered the Carmelite convent early at fifteen following her older sisters. Before dying at age 24, her “little way of spiritual childhood” made famous in her work, The Story of a Soul, confirmed her a Doctor of the Church. Her intercession is marked by roses. Parents, Louis and Zelie Martin, are also saints. Patron of missionaries. Feast Day: October 1 Dressed in her Carmelite habit and pictured with a crucifix and roses which mark her intercession. Made of wood, felt, and handmade accessories. Includes tag and card with Saint description. Approximately 4" tall. Packaged in cellophane bag. Shipped in box with bubble wrap.