Pope St. John Paul II 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

Raised during WWII, Karol Jozef Wojtyla and his father, moved to Krakaw to escape the German invasion. During this time he was able to study secretly, and eventually earn his doctorates in theology and philosophy. He was elected pope in 1978 following Pope Paul VI. He would travel to all countries that would accept him, led the movement to oppose Communism in Europe, and survived two attempted assassinations. Pope John Paul II passed away in 2005 and was canonized in 2014 by Pope Francis.

Born: 5/18/1920, Republic of Poland
Died: 4/2/2005, Vatican City
Patronage: Archdiocese of Krakow, World Youth Day, young Catholics, Families
Feast Day: October 22

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