St. Raymond Nonnatus 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

Raymond's father was a local Count and his mother died giving birth to him, so he had to be born by Caesarian section. After years of tending sheep at one of his Father's farms, he joined the Merdearians of Barcelona and spent the rest of his life ransoming slaves as Master General of the Order. When he surrendered himself as a hostage, the Moors burned a hole through his lips with a hot iron, and padlocked his mouth shut in order to keep him from preaching. He was ransomed by his order and returned to Spain. Nonnatus means 'not born'.

Born: 1204 Catalonia, Spain
Died: 8/31/1240 Cardona, Spain
Patronage: Childbirth, Midwives, Pregnant Woman, Infants, Fever, and the Falsely Accused
Feast Day: August 31

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