Saint Francis of Assisi Ornament

You will love gifting this unique, hand made ornament of Saint Augustine of Hippo. Display these year-round in an Icon corner or, for the most devoted, some people turn these into necklace charms. Each ornament is handcrafted in Hershey, Pennsylvania using techniques developed by Tiffany stained glass artisans during the 1880s. Crafted with careful attention to detail, these ornaments are sure to become family heirlooms and make wonderful gifts. 

Saint Francis of Assisi (1181-1182-1226) was an Italian mystic, poet and friar who founded the Franciscan Order and is known for his radical life of poverty and love for animals and nature. His key writings include the "Canticle of Brother Sun", which was inspired by Psalm 148. His community would pray the Psalms as they traveled and he would recite specific psalms, such as Psalm 142, as he neared the end of his life.