Patron Saints are widely worn as a symbol of devotion to the Catholic faith- but widely worn by all who believe in their protection. Every Saint commemorates a different meaning of their individual story and what they offer protection for. Dating back to 509 A.D., Pope Gelasius I declared that all saints should be commemorated by medals. Since then, Patron Saint medals are widely worn all over the world. At Legacy Saint Jewelry, we have a special collection of Patron Saint religious medals in 14k and 18k yellow gold.
Below are some of our best sellers and their meanings as offered in our Legacy Saint Jewelry Religious Medal Collection.
Saint Benedict is the patron saint of St Benedict is the patron of European civilization. His feast day is July 11. One of the more widely known saints, St. Benedict left behind a legacy in the Church that impacts our world even today, some 1500 years later.
18K Yellow Gold St Benedict Medal 25mm
14K Yellow Gold St Benedict Medal 10mm
Saint Christopher is the patron saint of travelers and motorists. According to legend, Saint Christopher was crossing a river when a child asked to be carried across. The child was actually Christ carrying the weight of the world, but Christopher didn't know it.
14K Yellow Gold St Christopher Medal 12mm
14K Yellow Gold St Christopher Medal 21mm
Saint Catherine of Siena is the patron saint of nurses. St. Catherine of Siena was a 14th century Italian laywoman who was known for her mystical theology, writings, and service to others. She was also a Doctor of the Church, and is considered one of the most influential women in the history of the papacy.
14K Yellow Gold St Catherine Medal 10mm
Saint Anthony is the patron saint of lost things and the poor. He is especially invoked and venerated all over the world as the patron saint for the recovery of lost items and is credited with many miracles involving lost people, lost things and even lost spiritual goods.
14K Yellow Gold St Anthony Medal 10mm
Saint Cecilia is the patron saint of musicians, poets, and composers. St. Cecilia is often pictured with a musical instrument, and many musicians may pray for her guidance before a performance or recital.
14K Yellow Gold St Cecilia Medal Pendant 14mm
Saint Joesph is the patron saint of families, fathers, and expecting mothers. Saint Joseph is revered as the foster father of Jesus Christ and the husband of the Virgin Mary. As the head of the Holy Family, he played a crucial role in providing for and protecting them.
14K Yellow Gold St Joesph Medal Pendant 10mm
Saint Lucy is the patron saint of the blind and those with eye troubles. When her body was prepared for burial in the family mausoleum it was discovered that her eyes had been miraculously restored. This is one of the reasons that Lucy is the patron saint of those with eye illnesses.
14K Yellow Gold St Lucia/ Lucy Medal Pendant 12mm
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton is the patron saint of catholic schools, educators, widows, and orphans. She is noted to be the founder of the first catholic school in the United States.
