St. Arnold Janssen 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

Deeply devoted to Catholicism, Arnold, a German-Catholic worked as a high school teacher before founding the journal 'Little Messenger of the Sacred Heart' in 1874, calling out for German Catholics. Against the Anti-Catholic Kulturkampf rules, he founded the St. Michael the Archangel Mission House in 1875. He also founded the Holy Spirit Missionary Sisters in 1889 and the Holy Spirit Adoration Sisters in 1896.

Born: 11/15/1837, Germany
Died: 1/15/1909, Netherlands
Patronage: Writers, Printing press
Feast Day: January 15

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