St. Apollonia Patron Saint Medal – Oval – 18 Inch Chain

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$39.99

  • Saint Apollonia oval medal pendant
  • Solid .925 sterling silver
  • Detail depicts her holding a pincer with a tooth and a palm.
  • Saint Apollonia is the Patron Saint of Dentists and tooth problems.
  • 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
  • 18″ 316 Surgical stainless steel fine curb chain
  • Made in USA
  • Deluxe velvet gift box

    • Saint Apollonia was a Christian martyr who lived in the 3rd century AD. She was born in Alexandria, Egypt, and was a dentist. Apollonia was arrested by the Roman authorities for refusing to renounce her Christian faith. She was tortured and then had her teeth pulled out. She died in Alexandria in 249 AD. She is the patron saint of dentists, toothache, and those who suffer from oral diseases.

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