When you love someone you want to be near that person. Sometimes it is not possible to be close, so you keep a photograph of the person in your wallet or in your home. Catholic saints are people who achieved a life above the temporal and because of their sacrifice and courage they give hope and security to people today. Saint medals are the best way to keep the picture of that admirable person near you, whose qualities you appreciate.
Saint medals are also beautiful jewelry that are available in a huge variety of designs made from 14k gold plated to pure titanium. The cost depends on the materials but the most common are 14k solid gold or sterling silver. They also come in stainless steel, bronze and porcelain as well as with diamonds and semi-precious stones. The best selection will be found online because a jewelry store may not be able to stock the vast array. They make good gifts to commemorate an important time in someone’s life; such as going away to college, baptism, marriage or a new job.
The history of wearing saint medals begins before Christ by the Jewish tradition of honoring prophets and other important people who have died. The Catholics continued the custom and also named their churches after martyrs and apostles as well. To wear a picture and name of a saint shows reverence to their lives. It is believed that touching the medal give the same strength the patron saint had. These medals are beautiful jewelry as well as powerful symbols. There is a saint that protects every interest and job people have today.
Some of the most popular saint medals are: St. Christopher for travelers, St. Francis of Assisi for nature lovers, St. Anne for mothers, St. Thomas Moore for lawyers, St. George for soldiers, St. Nicholas for children and hundreds more. Countries also have their patron saints that protect including; St. Bridget of Sweden for Sweden, St. Meinrad on Einsiedeln for Switzerland, St. Isaac Jogues for the Americas and St. Austin for England. Ireland has several, including St. Patrick, St. Kevin, St Brigid of Ireland and St Aedan of Ferns. There are saints that are associated with fathers, the homeless, musicians, poverty, hospitals, mental illness and even impossible dreams. If you want a specific medal to help you in any area, you can go online and find lists of saints and then find the proper medal. If there is something specific you want but you can’t find it online you can have it custom made.
Saint medals and all religious jewelry, is worn by people because they seek deeper meaning in their lives. It is a very personal statement and sometimes worn for anyone to see and sometimes hidden. They would like to be reminded of a great person in their every day actions as well as have the possibility protection or good luck. It’s not a question of superstition; it’s only a question of being reminded that there is a higher purpose to life.
