Brass "POPE JOHN PAUL II" Christmas Tree Ornament- Made in the USA

In the Polish town of Wadowice, Karol Jozef Woityla was born on May 18, 1920.  Upon graduation from high school he studied drama.  One year later the Nazis closed the university and he went to work in a quarry and a chemical factory to avoid being deported to Germany.
 
Young Karol started studying in a clandestine seminary in 1942.  After WWII he continued his studies and was ordained to the priesthood on November 1, 1946.  He had many ministries over the years, ministering to Polish immigrants, vicar of various parishes and becoming a professor at a seminary in Krakow.  He was appointed a bishop, then a cardinal and made important contributions to Vatican Council II.  On October 16, 1978, he was elected Pope.  On April 2, 2005, Pope John Paul II was called to heaven.

Honor the memory of Pope John Paul II with this beautiful ornament on your Christmas tree - also and ideal religious gift.