St. Columbanus Custom Medal

Available in Sterling Silver, 14kt Yellow Gold, and 14kt Gold-Filled.

Three sizes to choose from:

• Large: 1 x 3/4 inch
• Standard: 3/4 x 1/2 inch
• Charm: 1/2 x 1/4 inch

Columbanus, one of the earliest identifiable Hiberno-Latin writers, rejected the idea of easy access to worldly pleasures, and led a life as a missionary. He gained such loyalty as a foreign missionary that he ran into conflict with several bishops and corrupt officials. Travelling to France, the Alps, and Italy, he was known for several miraculous healings as well as the 12-part Rule of Saint Columbus. It is said that a bear occupied a cave needed by Columbanus for prayer, and upon be asked to leave, the bear left. It is also said that he tamed a bear, and yoked it to a plough when a monastery needed help in their fields.

Born: 543 AD Leinster, Republic of Ireland
Died: 11/21/615 AD Bobbio, Italy
Patronage: Motorcyclists, Floods
Feast Day: November 23

All Bliss saint medal products are handmade in Rhode Island at every stage of production and include a lifetime manufacturer guarantee against tarnish or damage.

Brand: Catholic Inspirations