St. Aidan Patron Saint Medal – Oval – 20 Inch Chain

• Saint Aidan oval medal pendant
• Solid .925 sterling silver
• Detail depicts him holding a book and a staff.
• Saint Aidan is the Patron Saint of firefighters and animals.
• Medal is die struck
• Hand polished and engraved by skilled New England craftsmen
• Dimensions: 0.9″ x 0.6″ (22mm x 14mm)
• Weight of medal: 1.9 grams
• 20″ 316 Surgical stainless steel curb chain
• Made in USA
• Deluxe velvet gift box

Saint Aidan was an Irish monk and missionary who lived in the 7th century AD. He was born in Ireland and was a disciple of Saint Columba. Aidan was sent to Northumbria, England, to preach the gospel. He founded the monastery at Lindisfarne, which became a center of Christianity in England. Saint Aidan died in 651 AD and is buried at Lindisfarne. He is the patron saint of firefighters and animals.