| St. David - Patron of the Wales - These porcelain pieces were handcrafted in the U.S.A., each piece is composed of fine grained, translucent porcelain clay. The designs are fired into the clay so they will not peel or wear off. Each piece comes packaged in a velvet-like box with a card describing the Saint. The oval pendant comes with a black braided rayon cord, the pendant measures 1-7/8"H x 7/8"W. St. David, also known as Dewi, was born in Wales. As a monk, he founded many monasteries throughout Wales. According to legend, David was preaching to a great crowd in Jerusalem when a dove perched on his shoulder to show that David was blessed by the spirit. The earth then rose underneath David to lift him up high so that all present could hear him speak. His feast day, March 1st is celebrated by wearing a Welsh leek leaf or flower. |