| St. Joseph Porcelain Pendant This oval shaped porcelain pendant depicts Saint Joseph holding the Christ child, the son to whom he was foster father. St. Joseph is shown as he is traditionally distinguished, holding lillies to signify his purity. This St Joseph 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 (see below). These porcelain portraits will help keep your patron saint close to you. Saint Joseph - (died 1st century) Patron of fathers, carpenters, those who fight for social justice and of those who battle with doubt. Everything we know about St. Joseph comes from scripture. He was a descendant of King David of Israel. He was a hard working carpenter. Joseph was a compassionate and caring man who was often visited by angels. Angels told him the truth about the child that Mary was carrying and Joseph married her without question. He was a loving and devoted foster father to Jesus. He is noted for his unquestioning willingness to always do whatever God asked of him. |
