Patron Saint Medals

A saint medal,

to devout Catholics, is like a photograph of a beloved friend or relative, a reminder of someone we love and know loves us. We finger these medals in much the same way as we touch the frame of a portrait, as a sign of affection or devotion to the person portrayed. Those cherished photographs are as unique as the people they represent. If we could peek into people’s wallets, we would see a diverse collection of characters smiling out from the pictures: camera shy children, busy working mothers, and confidant businessmen to name a few. The holy people depicted in saint medals are just as varied as the people we have known and loved in life. There is Saint Monica, the patient mother, St. Joan of Arc, the soldier, St. Thomas Moore, the lawyer, View the rest of this article