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Saint Stephen, King of Hungary Plaque & Holy Card Choose from a 5.25" x 7.25" x .375" icon or large 7.25" x 10" x .375" icon. DESCRIPTION: A high-quality reproduction of my original image was used to create this composite wood icon. It has beveled edges & a predrilled hole in the back for wall mount. It has a highly durable finish that is water resistant, UV protected & safe for children. It comes packaged with a matching 3.5" x 5.5" LAMINATED PRAYER CARD making it a perfect gift for any occasion, Baptism, First Holy Communion, Confirmation & more. ADDITIONAL INFO: St. Stephen King of Hungary 975 - August 15, 1038 Feast Day: August 16 Patronage: Hungary, kings, masons, stonecutters, stonemasons & bricklayers Saint Stephen I, a devout Christian king, was baptized at ten with his father, the Magyar chieftain Geza. Stephen married Gisela, daughter of Duke Henry of Bavaria & then succeeded his father as leader in 997 & devoted most of his reign to the devotion of the Christian faith. in 1000 Stephen was anointed the first king of Hungary. He established Churches, a monastery in Jerusalem for pilgrims, a system of tithes to support the Church & the poor, & abolished pagan customs. He died on August 15 after an assassination attempt & many illnesses. He was buried alongside his son St. Emeric, & the two were canonized together in 1083. ©Tracy L. Christianson, all rights reserved. St. Stephen Of Hungary Wood Icon & Holy Card Gift Set
