| St Gerard Porcelain Pendant This oval shaped porcelain pendant depicts Saint Gerard tenderly holding a cross. This St Gerard pendant is composed of fine grained, translucent porcelain clay. The intricate designs consist of slip glazes fired into the porcelain, then each piece is finished to a satin touch. They are approximate 1 3/8 by 7/8 inch. Each oval pendants has with a 32 inch black rayon cord and is individually packaged in a velvet-like box with a card describing the symbolism of the design. These porcelain portraits will help keep your patron saint close to you. Saint Gerard - (circa 1725-1755) Patron of motherhood, pregnant women and childbirth Born in Italy, Gerard's father died when he was only 12, leaving the family in poverty. He became a Monk, dedicating his life to the needy. Gerard possessed an extraordinary wisdom and was said to have powers of prophecy and healing. Throughout his short life, he performed many miracles and seemed to have special powers to help mothers in need. Prayers to St. Gerard have helped so many women in labor, that he is known as the patron saint of happy deliveries. |
