St. Thomas Of Villanova Medal
This St. Thomas Of Villanova Medal and Necklace features a pendant with a hand pressed image of St. Thomas of Villanova surrounded by the words ‘St. Thomas Of Villanova Pray for Us’.
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St. Thomas of Villanova
Saint Thomas was born at Castile, Spain, in 1488, of pious, charitable parents. At the age of sixteen he entered the University of Alcala, where, after receiving the master of arts and licentiate in theology, he filled the chair of arts, logic and philosophy. In 1516, Thomas joined the Augustinians, and two years later was ordained to the priesthood. He held many offices of trust in his Order.
He was an eloquent and zealous orator, and preached in the chief pulpits in Spain. St. Thomas of Villanova was called to the See of Valencia in 1544. Ten years later he received his nomination to the Arch bishopric of Valencia. During his eleven years of episcopate rule he performed many noteworthy deeds. Among them were the founding of two colleges, one for young ecclesiplastics, and the other for poor students; the rebuilding of the general hospital at Valencia, which had been destroyed by fire; the abolishment of underground prisons, and the distribution of all his earthly goods in order to help the poor.
St. Thomas wrote many valuable sermons on Ascetical and Mystical Theology. He died in 1555, and was canonized by Pope Alexander VII on November 1, 1658. St. Thomas’ title “of Villanova” was given because he was educated in that city.
St. Thomas of Villanova Rosary
UPC: 617759273342
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