All Religious Medals are Customizable. We can change the spelling, your language, names
etc,
ex: change "Pray for Us" to "Pray For Me". Just let us know in "special instructions"
If you would like it for a charm bracelet, request a split ring instead of a bail in the
"special instructions"
Buy any
Give Pink Collection item during October and
we'll
donate 50% of the profits to the American Breast Cancer Foundation
Saint Agatha of Sicily (d. 251) is a Christian saint. Her memorial is on 5 February. Agatha was born at Catania
and
she was martyred in approximately AD 250. She is the patron saint of Catania. She is one of seven women,
excluding
the Blessed Virgin Mary, commemorated by name in the Canon of the Mass.
According to variations of her legend, having rejected the amorous advances of a Roman prefect, she was
persecuted by
him for her Christian faith. Among the tortures she underwent was the cutting off of her breasts. She is
therefore
often depicted iconographically carrying her excised breasts on a platter.
The shape of her amputated breasts, especially as depicted in artistic renderings, gave rise to her attribution
as
the patron saint of bell-founders and as the patron saint of bakers. More recently, she has been venerated as
patron
saint of breast cancer patients.
Her scorned admirer eventually sentenced her to death by being burnt at the stake. However, she was saved from
this
fate by a mysterious earthquake. She later died in prison.
She is considered as patron saint of Malta since her intercession is reported to have saved Malta from Turkish
invasion in 1551. She is also patron saint of Breast Cancer, Breast Disorders, and Rape Victims.
The memory of Agatha is upheld in particular by the Military Order of the Collar of Saint Agatha of Patern.
Item can be engraved with message, names, dates or monogram.
Engraving doesn't delay your shipment.
Available in Yellow Gold Plated &14K Yellow or White Gold, or Sterling Silver
Is a Chain Included? You can choose which chain to add to your order when checking out
Pendant Bail - fits up to 4mm chain. We can make bail larger, just let us know in the special instructions upon ordering
All Sterling Silver is protected with a tarnish resistance to help it last for years without tarnishing.
