Patron Saint Medallions

Patron Saint medallions are commonly associated with religious affiliation, especially that of the Christian faith or Catholicism. Not all patron saint medallions are tied to religion. Saints that are not featured as a part of religious lore are often associated with protection or virtue. Patron saint medallions are commonly collected as each different patron saint medal tends to have its own story.



Most common patron saint medallions are tied to religion, such as those depicting the figure of Christ, Saint Christopher, or Saint Anne. Others feature figures such as Saint Jude, who while having ties to religion are more commonly worn by almost anyone, even those not of Catholic or Christian faith, due to the meaning associated with the figure on the medal. There are medals favored by those in the medical profession, law enforcement, teaching, and firefighting, each featuring saints that have ties to their professions.



Patron saint medallions are most commonly worn in necklace form, but it is possible to find other forms of jewelry, such as earrings, bracelets with gems, and even watches with embedded patron saints. There are some forms of this type of jewelry that feature either more than one scene of the saint in action, tied to their personal story, or of more than one saint in general. Bracelets most commonly are the type of jewelry bearing the scenes of more than one patron saint.

Patron saint medallions can be found in a variety of materials, but most commonly are made of gold or sterling silver. Some gold patron saint medallions are simply yellow gold or white gold, where more elaborate styled ones feature two or more colors of gold. Some are yellow gold and have been painted to make the features of the saint stand out and look real.

Who are the Patron Saint of Sailors?

There are actually four people who are considered the patron saint of sailors; Saint Brendan, Saint Nicholas of Myra, Saint Erasmus, and Saint Francis of Paola. Saint Brendan of Clonfert was one of the twelve apostles of Ireland. Born in 484, he became an ordained minister in 512 and built a monastery in Ardfert, the base of Mounty Randon, and Shanakeel. Although not a lot is known about his life, he is famous for the story of The Voyage of Saint Brendan where he had set out to find the Garden of Eden. The tale includes him finding St. Brendan’s Island and fighting off giant sea monsters. He died in 577 while visiting his sister in Annaghdown.



In addition to being the patron saint of sailors, Saint Nicholas of Myra also inspired the folklore surround the legend of Santa Claus. He enjoyed giving gifts in secret and is well known for putting coins in people’s shoes if they left them out. Born to wealthy parents, he became the Greek Bishop of Myra. He is associated with a number of miracles including one where he convinced sailors to give his town a section of the wheat they were carrying for the Emperor of Byzantium. Though they feared retribution, they gave him what he asked. However, when they arrived in the capital they found that the load weight had not changed and they were able to pass inspection.

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