Made with rhodium-plated or gold-plated hand-wrapped wire bangles and Sterling Silver or 14kt Gold-Filled charm-size (1/2 x 1/4 inch) patron saint medals.Rene's deafness prevented him from joining the Jesuit noviate in France, so he studied medicine and later worked as a medic for the missionaries in the Americas. He was later a devoted assistant to St. Isaac Jogues on his Huron missions. Huron enemies, the Iroquois, repeatedly beat and tortured Rene for his teachings and later killed him for teaching children the sign of the cross. His death by tomahawk in the head led to his patronage of people who work with or receive anesthesia.
Born: 1606 Anjou, Kingdom of France
Died: 1642 Ossernenon, New France
Patronage: anesthetists, anesthesiologists
Feast Day: October 19
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
Born: 1606 Anjou, Kingdom of France
Died: 1642 Ossernenon, New France
Patronage: anesthetists, anesthesiologists
Feast Day: October 19
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