St. Francis of Assisi Porcelain Pendant

Product Description

St. Francis of Assisi - Patron of animals, the environment and Italy - 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. Francis was born in Italy. He was a wealthy man but was always sympathetic to the poor. St Francis believed that he was told by God to rebuild the Catholic Church. He did this by founding the order of the Franciscan brothers and nuns based on a foundation of merciful works, helping the poor and respect and love for all of God’s creations. Legend says that Francis was able to speak to the animals, thus his patronage of animals.