Pope St. John XXIII Custom Birthstone Rosary

These handmade patron saint rosaries feature sterling silver 3/4 x 1/2 inch patron saint medals and choice of three crucifix styles, on a silver-plate chain.

We offer a selection of 12 colors to pair with the Regular and Large crucifixes:

• Garnet Red (January)
• Amethyst Purple (February)
• Aquamarine Blue (March)
• Crystal White (April)
• Emerald Green (May)
• Light Amethyst Purple (June)
• Ruby Red (July)
• Peridot Green (August)
• Sapphire Blue (September)
• Tourmaline Pink (October)
• Topaz Yellow (November)
• Zircon Blue (December)

As well as seven additional options for the Special crucifix:

• 6mm Genuine Hematite
• 8mm Genuine Hematite
• 7mm Brown
• 8x5mm Genuine Black Onyx
• 8x6mm Genuine Black Onyx
• 7mm Genuine Black Onyx
• 7mm Aurora Borealis

Born into poverty, Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli was ordained in 1904 and served as a stretcher-bearer during WWI. In WWII he served as a papal diplomat, saving thousands of Jewish lives in Germany before being named cardinal, and then Pope John XXIII in 1958. Passionate about equality, he advised peace during the Cuban Missile Crisis before dying a year later and canonized in April 2014.

Born: 11/25/1881 Bergamo, Italy
Died: 6/3/1963 Rome, Italy
Patronage: Papal delegates
Feast Day: October 11

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