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Gift for a birthday, bible study group, or sacrament (Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, Holy Orders, Marriage) celebration. Teacher, priest, grandparent gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in Roman Britain in 387, he was captured by Irish pirates at 14 and taken to the pagan land of Ireland as a slave to tend sheep. Escaping at 20, he returned home only to receive a vision to be “The Voice of the Irish.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEntering the priesthood and appointed a bishop, he returned to bring the Gospel to Ireland. He preached and converted the Irish for over 40 years, often using the shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity and driving paganism (depicted as a snake) out of Ireland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatron of Ireland Feast Day: March 17\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade of wood, felt, ribbon, and handmade accessories. Includes tag and card with Saint's biography and description. 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Gift for a birthday or sacrament (Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, Holy Orders, Marriage) celebration. Teacher, priest, grandparent gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeast Day: June 9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHis name is “dove” in Latin, born in 521 in Ireland of royal descent. Studied the priesthood under many prominent churchmen including St. Finnian. Given land in Derry by his prince cousin, he started a monastery, founding over 30 in all in just 10 years as he inspired with his holiness. Still a strong personality with his preaching, he was accused of starting a war between two Irish tribes and sentenced to never see Ireland again, exiled to Scotland in 563; he was later persuaded to return to mediate a dispute but traveled blindfolded to honor his terms of exile. In Scotland he continued evangelizing and establishing monasteries including the abbey on Iona. A “man of letters” he transcribed over 300 books and manuscripts. One of the 12 Apostles loved by both the Irish and Scots died in 597 in Iona. Credited with Irish agricultural and healing miracles. Allegedly first to encounter Loch Ness Monster. Patron of Ireland, Scotland, Derry, bookbinders, poets, missionaries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade of wood, felt, ribbon, and handmade accessories. Includes tag and card with Saint's biography and description. Approximately 4\" tall. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandmade in the United States\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Note: small parts make this item inappropriate for children under 8)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Celtic Crystal Design Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46747576795394,"sku":"OSF6","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0416\/1146\/0774\/files\/IMG-2072_ee862612-ff38-4f19-a00a-17ddd880c6eb.heic?v=1757863042"},{"product_id":"saint-david-of-scotland-doll","title":"Saint David of Scotland Doll","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLovely 4\" doll that will make a great spiritual gift.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade original St. David of Scotland 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in 1085 the youngest son of Scotland’s virtuous queen, St. Margaret, he was succeeded by his brother to the Scottish throne in 1124. His friend, St. Aelred, abbot of the English monastery of Rievaulx, recounts David’s religious devotion and generosity to the poor. From his riches he endowed the founding of several dioceses and many monasteries. He expressed profound remorse for an ill-conceived and ill-fated invasion of England he had ordered on behalf of his niece. He also suffered the premature death of his only son. In 1153 when nearing his own death and having received the final sacraments, David devoted himself to reciting the Psalms with those at his bedside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeast Day: May 24\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade of wood, felt, ribbon, and handmade accessories. Includes tag and card with Saint's biography and description. Approximately 4\" tall. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandmade in the United States\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Note: small parts make this item inappropriate for children under 8)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Celtic Crystal Design Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46747627454722,"sku":"OSF7","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0416\/1146\/0774\/files\/IMG-2111.heic?v=1757865347"},{"product_id":"st-michael-the-archangel-doll","title":"St. Michael the Archangel Doll","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLovely 4\" doll that will make a great spiritual gift.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"f_flex_base f_flex_single_value_direction\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-ceccfca5-0 hWKiKJ\" data-test-id=\"accordion-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"f_t_base f_t_color f_t_paragraphSansRegular\"\u003eHandmade original St. Michael the Archangel wooden doll ornament. Perfect for the Christmas Tree. Bring out on his feast day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"f_t_base f_t_color f_t_paragraphSansRegular\"\u003eGift for a birthday or sacrament (Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, Holy Orders, Marriage) celebration. Teacher, priest, grandparent gift. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"f_t_base f_t_color f_t_paragraphSansRegular\"\u003eCaptain of the armies of God, his name means “who is like unto God?” He drove out the evil army of Lucifer who made war in heaven against the will of God. As the champion of the faithful in their strife with the powers of evil, he has been the special patron and protector of those who love and follow Jesus. He carried the fiery sword that drove Adam and Eve out of Eden. He has guarded the chosen people of Israel throughout the Bible, and he will continue to defend God’s Church and holy people against Satan and all evil spirits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-c4cd3f28-1 cYCBoc f_flex_base f_flex_single_value_align f_flex_single_value_direction\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade of wood, felt, ribbon, and handmade accessories. Includes tag and card with Saint's biography and description. Approximately 4\" tall. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandmade in the United States\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Note: small parts make this item inappropriate for children under 8)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Celtic Crystal Design Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46785756954882,"sku":"OSF8","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0416\/1146\/0774\/files\/afbd7ac7cfc2791427b13cb1e6ecfd58b6a023e68a4deb5558db9f5335dbde02.webp?v=1758919027"},{"product_id":"saint-francis-of-assisi-doll","title":"Saint Francis of Assisi Doll","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLovely 4\" doll that will make a great spiritual gift.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"f_flex_base f_flex_single_value_direction\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-ceccfca5-0 iTkeNm\" data-test-id=\"accordion-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"f_t_base f_t_color f_t_paragraphSansRegular\"\u003eHandmade original St. Francis of Assisi wooden doll ornament. Perfect for the Christmas Tree. Bring out on his feast day: October 4th. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"f_t_base f_t_color f_t_paragraphSansRegular\"\u003eGift for a birthday or sacrament (Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, Holy Orders, Marriage) celebration. Teacher, priest, grandparent gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"f_t_base f_t_color f_t_paragraphSansRegular\"\u003eBorn in 1182, he loved God’s beauty in the universe and wrote “The Canticle of the Sun.” In imitation of Christ, he left his noble home with only a robe and founded the Franciscan order to seek out the poor. He is the first known person to receive the stigmata including his hands, feet, and side. He is also credited with staging the first Nativity scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"f_t_base f_t_color f_t_paragraphSansRegular\"\u003ePatron of animals and the environment. Feast Day: October 4 Dressed in his Franciscan habit and pictured with a dove for his love of nature and peace. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-c4cd3f28-1 cYCBoc f_flex_base f_flex_single_value_align f_flex_single_value_direction\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade of wood, felt, ribbon, and handmade accessories. Includes tag and card with Saint's biography and description. Approximately 4\" tall. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandmade in the United States\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Note: small parts make this item inappropriate for children under 8)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Celtic Crystal Design Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46785768325378,"sku":"OSF9","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0416\/1146\/0774\/files\/46623fb223fe1ecf98f6a1d32117157a4122e2360486617c8d8bf4c42015ee64.webp?v=1758919433"},{"product_id":"st-raphael-the-archangel-doll-copy","title":"St. Raphael the Archangel Doll","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLovely 4\" doll that will make a great spiritual gift.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"f_flex_base f_flex_single_value_direction\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-ceccfca5-0 hWKiKJ\" data-test-id=\"accordion-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"f_flex_base f_flex_single_value_direction\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-ceccfca5-0 cWobUm\" data-test-id=\"accordion-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"f_t_base f_t_color f_t_paragraphSansRegular\"\u003eHandmade original St. Raphael the Archangel 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"f_t_base f_t_color f_t_paragraphSansRegular\"\u003eFeast Day: September 29\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"f_t_base f_t_color f_t_paragraphSansRegular\"\u003eOne of seven Archangels who stand before the Lord’s throne, his name means “God heals.” Appearing only in the Book of Tobit disguised as a human who travels alongside Tobit's son, Tobiah, he is sent by the Lord to heal Tobit’s blindness and deliver Sarah, Tobiah's future wife, from demons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"f_t_base f_t_color f_t_paragraphSansRegular\"\u003eHe is presumed to be the angel in the Gospel of John at the pool of Bethesda who moves the waters to heal people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade of wood, felt, ribbon, and handmade accessories. Includes tag and card with Saint's biography and description. Approximately 4\" tall. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandmade in the United States\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Note: small parts make this item inappropriate for children under 8)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Celtic Crystal Design Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46785779171586,"sku":"OSF10","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0416\/1146\/0774\/files\/8341e080d0504f670597743684fc46e8de394853adc6db60bd87f500cd141b42.webp?v=1758919840"},{"product_id":"st-gabriel-the-archangel-doll","title":"St. Gabriel the Archangel Doll","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLovely 4\" doll that will make a great spiritual gift.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"f_flex_base f_flex_single_value_direction\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-test-id=\"accordion-text\" class=\"sc-ceccfca5-0 hWKiKJ\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"f_flex_base f_flex_single_value_direction\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-test-id=\"accordion-text\" class=\"sc-ceccfca5-0 cWobUm\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"f_t_base f_t_color f_t_paragraphSansRegular\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandmade original St. Gabriel the Archangel 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"f_t_base f_t_color f_t_paragraphSansRegular\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeast Day: September 29 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"f_t_base f_t_color f_t_paragraphSansRegular\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the three archangels, he serves as a messenger for God in the Old and the New Testaments. In the Old Testament, he appears to the prophet Daniel to explain his visions. In the New Testament, he first appears to Zacharias, the father of John the Baptist (Luke 1:13). After Elizabeth conceived and was six months pregnant, Gabriel is sent by God in his most famous role at The Annunciation to the Virgin Mary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade of wood, felt, ribbon, and handmade accessories. Includes tag and card with Saint's biography and description. Approximately 4\" tall. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandmade in the United States\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Note: small parts make this item inappropriate for children under 8)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Celtic Crystal Design Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46785792114946,"sku":"OSF11","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0416\/1146\/0774\/files\/cd8f82060b68e795f1bc068bdbabfd0c75ef5082ed631fc9b993bf1aca73f3f8.webp?v=1758920849"},{"product_id":"saint-margaret-of-scotland-doll","title":"Saint Margaret of Scotland Doll","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLovely 4\" doll that will make a great spiritual gift.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandmade original St. Margaret of Scotland wooden doll ornament. Perfect for the Christmas Tree. Bring out on her feast day or for a Novena. Gift for a birthday or sacrament (Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, Holy Orders, Marriage) celebration. Teacher, priest, grandparent gift. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeast Day: November 16 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn English princess of the House of Wessex, she was born in 1045 in exile in Hungary. Returning to England at 10, when her father died, her mother escaped with the children from William the Conqueror on a ship that wrecked off Scotland, now called “St. Margaret’s Hope.” Welcomed by the King of Scotland, he married Margaret and had 8 children all raised with a deep Catholic faith.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade of wood, felt, ribbon, and handmade accessories. Includes tag and card with Saint's biography and description. Approximately 4\" tall. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandmade in the United States\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Note: small parts make this item inappropriate for children under 8)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Celtic Crystal Design Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46785819181314,"sku":"OSF12","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0416\/1146\/0774\/files\/080d479877ac6cdde0b3d01770be36d3655dbcb319adfb6e887089e8629394b6.webp?v=1758921140"},{"product_id":"saint-andrew-of-scotland-doll","title":"Saint Andrew the Apostle Scotland Doll","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLovely 4\" doll that will make a great spiritual gift.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"f_flex_base f_flex_single_value_direction\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-test-id=\"accordion-text\" class=\"sc-ceccfca5-0 axOjM\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"f_t_base f_t_color f_t_paragraphSansRegular\"\u003eHandmade original St. Andrew the Apostle wooden doll ornament. Perfect for the Christmas Tree. Bring out on his feast day. Gift for a birthday or sacrament (Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, Holy Orders, Marriage) celebration. Teacher, priest, grandparent gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"f_t_base f_t_color f_t_paragraphSansRegular\"\u003eA disciple of John the Baptist and older brother of St. Peter, Jesus called them to be “fishers of men.” As an Apostle, he told Jesus of the boy with the loaves and fishes to feed the masses. At his death, he was bound to an X-shaped cross at his request, now known as St. Andrew’s cross, and found on Scotland’s flag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"f_t_base f_t_color f_t_paragraphSansRegular\"\u003eThe St. Andrew Christmas Novena is prayed from his feast day until Christmas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade of wood, felt, ribbon, and handmade accessories. Includes tag and card with Saint's biography and description. Approximately 4\" tall. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandmade in the United States\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Note: small parts make this item inappropriate for children under 8)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Celtic Crystal Design Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46785828487426,"sku":"OSF13","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0416\/1146\/0774\/files\/94ad79407a27beaeda2541748fd96c63374268102e05bee8d0d344b1752dba89.webp?v=1758921497"},{"product_id":"blessed-john-duns-scotus-scotland-doll","title":"Blessed John Duns Scotus Scotland Doll","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLovely 4\" doll that will make a great spiritual gift.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"f_flex_base f_flex_single_value_direction\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-ceccfca5-0 axOjM\" data-test-id=\"accordion-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"f_flex_base f_flex_single_value_direction\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-test-id=\"accordion-text\" class=\"sc-ceccfca5-0 cnogAr\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"f_t_base f_t_color f_t_paragraphSansRegular\"\u003eHandmade original Blessed John Duns Scotus wooden doll ornament. Perfect for the Christmas Tree. Bring out on feast day or for a Novena.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"f_t_base f_t_color f_t_paragraphSansRegular\"\u003eGift for a birthday or sacrament (Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, Holy Orders, Marriage) celebration. Teacher, priest, grandparent gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"f_t_base f_t_color f_t_paragraphSansRegular\"\u003eBorn in 1266 at Duns in Scotland, a descendant of a wealthy farming family (Scotia is Latin for Scotland). One of the most influential Franciscans, he received the habit of the Friars Minor at Dumfries where his uncle Elias Duns was superior. Studying at Oxford and Paris, ordained in 1291, before returning to lecture at Oxford and Cambridge. He pointed out the richness of the Augustinian-Franciscan tradition, appreciated the wisdom of Aquinas, Aristotle and the Muslim philosphers and still managed to be an independent thinker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"f_t_base f_t_color f_t_paragraphSansRegular\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlessed John Duns Scotus was honored as a saint, and his tomb has been visited through the centuries by large numbers of the faithful. During the Second World War the Friars' Church, which was formerly in the care of the Conventuals, was demolished; and while it was being rebuilt, the relics of Blessed John Duns Scotus were kept in a secret place in the famous cathedral, except for an arm which is now kept in an ancient sarcophagus in the crypt of the Franciscans' new church in another part of the city.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade of wood, felt, ribbon, and handmade accessories. Includes tag and card with Saint's biography and description. Approximately 4\" tall. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandmade in the United States\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Note: small parts make this item inappropriate for children under 8)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Celtic Crystal Design Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46785841266946,"sku":"OSF14","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0416\/1146\/0774\/files\/bfaea0d3a4acba539d170dbdab145c29db2241dcbb5d759d131edb88fdaae6e5.webp?v=1758921878"},{"product_id":"saint-kilian-ireland-doll","title":"Saint Kieran Ireland Doll","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLovely 4\" doll that will make a great spiritual gift.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandmade original St. Kieran of Saighir (St. Kieran the Elder) Wooden Doll Ornament. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for the Christmas Tree. 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