St. Agatha / Nurse 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

Agatha, a virgin, lived her life dedicated to God. After rejecting advances from a Roman magistrate and being accused as a Christian, the magistrate ordered her breasts cut off as punishment. Saint Peter visited her prison cell and healed Agatha with a 'celestial ointment'.

Born: circa 231, Sicily
Died: circa 251
Patronage: Nurses, Sicily, Bell Founders, Breast cancer, Bakers, Fire, Natural Disasters, Rape victims.
Feast Day: February 5

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