These alabaster bookends feature a classic image of St. Jean Baptiste de La Salle, patron of teachers. Able to keep heavy books in line, they both organize and decorate your home. This pair of bookends makes the perfect personal gift for teachers and anyone with a devotion to this great saint.

The original portrait was painted by Giovanni Gagliardi.

The bookends are made from stone-cast alabaster here in our shop in Steubenville, Ohio. Alabaster is a building and decorating material created from the mineral gypsum that has been used since the time of the ancient Egyptian Pharaohs. It boasts an attractive smooth finish. 

Each measures roughly 6" x 8", including the 4"x 6" inset image plaque, and is 3" deep.

Text reads:

"Heavenly Father, who promised that all those who instruct others in the ways of holiness will shine as stars for all eternity, fill our hearts and minds with true knowledge and the art of teaching. Give us patience and understanding, justice and prudence, humility and fear of the Lord.

 Jean-Baptiste de La Salle, Patron Saint of Teachers, Pray for us. "

(BKE-466)