St. Francis of Assisi Patron Saint Medal – Oval – Gold – 20 Inch Chain

• Saint Francis Oval medal pendant
• 16kt Gold Over Solid Sterling silver
• Detail Depicts Him Dressed in His Franciscan friar’s Robe.
• Saint Francis is the Patron Saint of animals, peace, ecology, and merchants.
• 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: 2.0 grams
• 20″ Genuine Gold Plated Curb chain
• Made in USA
• Deluxe Velvet Gift box

Saint Francis of Assisi was an Italian Catholic friar and preacher who founded the men’s Order of Friars Minor, the women’s Order of Saint Clare, the Third Order of Saint Francis and the Custody of the Holy Land. He is one of the most venerated religious figures in Christianity. He was born in Assisi, Italy, in 1181. Francis was a devout Catholic who renounced his wealth and family to follow a life of poverty and simplicity. He died in Assisi, Italy, in 1226. He is the patron saint of animals, merchants, the environment, Italy, and the poor.