Forbidden to give his riches away in alms
forced to spend most of his reign (871-899) in conflict with the Vikings and Danes threatening England
the first Black woman as such
His fiery sermons and accompanying miracles resulted in numerous conversions and the name the “Angel of Judgement” (wings) and “Flaming torch of chastity” (flame on his head) for stressing repentance and the fear of coming judgement
Pope St. John Paul II Wooden Doll Ornament Nativity Forbidden to give his richesHandmade original St. Pope John Paul II wooden doll ornament. Perfect for the Christmas Tree. Gift for a birthday, bible study group, or sacrament (Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, Holy Orders, Marriage) celebration. Teacher, priest, grandparent gift. Born near Krakow, Poland in 1920, Karol J. Wojtyla studied drama before the university was closed by Nazi occupation, thereafter, working in quarries and factories to avoid deportation to Germany.