Revered as
a martyr, Saint Damien served victims
of Hansen's Disease, formerly known as leprosy, on
Molokai.
Banished to a remote windswept peninsula, separated
from the rest of the island by a treacherous high
seacliff,
the patients relied on him for both spiritual and
physical care.
An excellent carpenter, he built several churches
on Molokai
before dying of the disease himself in 1889.
There
are many ways to remind ourselves of the wonderful
selfless work Saint Damien did on Molokai. Recognized
at last for his passionate dedication to the sufferers
of Hansen's Disease, these mementos have been created
in honor of Saint Damien.
Many of these keepsakes depict Saint Damien in the
prime of his life and work, looking up to the heavens,
praying for the patients at Kalaupapa. The warm glow
of Hawaii surrounds him and shows that his saintliness
was recognized from above long ago.
His precious hands are included in honor of the relic
that remains on his beloved Molokai. Artistic inspiration
came from the works of the renaissance masters to
capture the essence of religious art. The connection
with the spirit and energy of his work is evident
in the reverence in his eyes.
A suggestion of St. Philomena’s Church as it appears
in modern day demonstates the timeless relevance of
his message of compassion and tolerance. Molokai's
wonderful ocean and seacliffs set the background.
The Saint Damien in Prayer
Painting was
created in full color by Molokai artist, Linda Johnston
after 3 years of research and preliminary sketches.
Matted Prints in 2 sizes: This popular
image of Saint Damien is available as matted prints
designed to fit in standard 8"x 10" frames
or standard 11"x14" frames. Both come double-matted
with a deluxe gold matboard inner mat and white outer
mat.
Giclees in 2 sizes are also available:
Giclees are high-quality reproductions printed on
canvas. They are reputed to be the closest thing you
can get to the original painting. Giclees are also
available in 8"x 10" and 11"x14"
sizes. All giclees are shipped rolled in tubes, ready
for stretching and framing.
Note: Rush shipping is not available
on Saint Damien giclees.
Frameable Greeting Cards are deluxe
quality acid-free with a deckle edge on both the card
and matching envelope. The inside of the card is blank.
These greeting cards fit a standard 8"x 10" mat with
a 4.5"x 6.5" opening. A mat and backer is required
to make these cards frame-ready.
Notecards with envelopes are available
in 5.5" x 4.24" size printed on white stock.
Prayer Cards are 2.5" x 4.5"
laminated with the reverent portrait of Saint Damien
on the front and the Lord's Prayer on the back in
Hawaiian and English..
Fridge Magnets measure approximately
2.5" x 3.5".
Bookmarks are sturdy laminated and
are suitable for Bibles and Hymnals. Bookmarks measure
approximately 2" x 7.5".
Luggage Tags measure approximately
2.5" x 4.25" with a strong 5.5" plastic
leash. Write your contact information on the surface
of the tag with an indelible marker, then make your
pilgrimmage to Molokai!
L-o-n-g Postcards
are available singly and depict montages of Saint
Damien's Molokai (8.5" x 3.6"). Send them
to friends or keep as mementos.
- NEW & EXCLUSIVE -
Traditional Rosaries in gemstones & crystals with Saint Damien or Saint Marianne portrait centers.
Back of centers reads, "Pray for us" with name of saint & Molokai.
Saint
Damien Series FRAME-READY MATTED PRINTS
& FRAMEABLE GREETING CARDS
Saint Damien in Prayer
Frame-ready Prints
Matted Prints are frame-ready in standard
frame sizes. The inside mat is gold matboard
and the outer mat is white. At right is an example,
ready for framing in a standard 11"x 14"
standard frame.
Frame-ready matted prints of the churches and statue
of Saint Damien are also surrounded by gold &
white and are available in only 8"x 10".
Saint
Damien in Prayer
Frameable Card
Frameable Greeting Cards fit
standard 8"x 10" mats with 4.5"x
6.5" openings. Cards require mats and backers
to be frame-ready. These are high-quality paper deckle-edged
blank greeting cards with matching envelopes.
Luggage Tags measure approximately 2.5" x 4.25"
with a strong 5.5" plastic leash. Write your contact
information on the surface of the tag with an indelible
marker, then make your pilgrimmage to Molokai!