Handmade Saint Fiacre Oval Porcelain Pendant (on Black Cord) Hand Made Approx. Pendant size : 3.6 centimetre height x 2.2 centimetre width. Length of black cord : 91.4 cm. Weight of the pendant : 5 grams. St. Fiacre developed a special skill for gardening. The legend upon which Fiacres sainthood rests is this: Fiacre asked the local bishop, Bishop Faro, for more ground on which to plant food and herbs. Faro told him he could have as much land as he could entrench in one day. After prayer, Fiacre used the point of his staff to turn the earth, topple trees and dig up briers and weeds to prepare the land for a garden. The patron saints knowing that they will be our advocates and provide us strength. The exemplary lives of the saints serve as examples to us. Having a special saint to call on for each of our needs gives us hope, encouragement and protection. Handmade porcelain portraits help to keep your patron saint close to you.