4-Way Gold-Plated Scalloped Medal
1in. X 1in.
Item Number: 4536
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H x W:
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1" (2.54 cm) x 1" (2.54 cm)
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This 1in. X 1in. gold plated, sterling silver 4-Way medal, depicting the Sacred Heart of Jesus, St. Christopher, the Miraculous Medal and St. Joseph holding Baby Jesus, with the Sacred Heart in the center, comes with a 24in. gold plated chain, packaged in a lovely maroon gift box.
The back shows the symbols of the Miraculous Medal and Mt. Carmel and the words: "I am a Catholic please call a priest".
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Feast Day:
Eastern Calendar - 03/09
Roman Rite Calendar - 07/25
Tridentine Calendar - 07/25
Patron Of:
Against Lightning, Archers, Automobiles, Bachelors, Boatmen, Bookbinders, Bus Drivers, Epilepsy, Floods, Gardeners, Hazards While Traveling, Lightning, Mariners, Motorists, Porters, Sailors, Storms, Sudden Death, Toothache, Travel, Travelers, Truck Drivers
Profile
Third century martyr in the persecutions of Decius. Little else is known for sure.
His fame derives from the pious legend of him being a "Christ-bearer" (= Christopher). He was a powerfully built man who wandered the world in search of novelty and adventure. He came upon a hermit who lived beside a dangerous stream and served others by guiding them to safe places to cross. He gave Offero instruction in the truth of God. Offero took the hermit's place, but instead of guiding travelers, he carried them safely across the stream.
One day he carried a small child across the stream; the child's weight nearly crushed him. When they arrived on the other side, the child revealed himself as Christ, and he was so heavy because he bore the weight of the world on himself. He then baptized Offero with water from the stream. Christopher's service at the stream led to his patronage of things related to travel and travelers, people who carry things, etc. One of the Fourteen Holy Helpers.
Born
at Canaan as Offero
Died
martyred c.251 Third century martyr in the persecutions of Decius. Little else is known for sure.
All information used with permission of the Patron Saint Index.
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Feast Day:
Roman Rite Calendar - 03/19
Tridentine Calendar - 03/19
Patron Of:
Belgium, Carpenters, Confectioners, Doubt, Dying, Engineers, Families, Happy Death, Hesitation, Married Couples, Peru, Pioneers, Universal Church, Workers
Also known as
Joseph the Betrothed; Joseph the Worker; Foster father of the Lord
Feast Days are both March 19 and May 1
Profile
Descendant of the house of David. Layman. Carpenter. Tradesman. Earthly spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Foster and adoptive father of Jesus Christ. Visionary who was visited by angels. Noted for his willingness to immediately get up and do what God told him.
Died
1st century, prior to the Passion of Our Lord, of natural causes
Name Meaning
whom the Lord adds (Joseph)
All information used with permission of the Patron Saint Index.
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