St. Basil the Great 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

Basil was born to a noble and religious family in the year 329. Four of his nine siblings are canonized as Catholic Saints, along with his mother (Emmelia), father (Basil the Elder), and grandmother (Macrina). He studied in Constantinople and Athens, and became a much sought after speaker. Afraid of being consumed by pride, he sold all of his possessions and became a priest and monk. He was known to hold Mass and preach to crowds twice a day, and was a Doctor and Father of the Church.

Born: 329 Caesarea, Asia Minor (modern Turkey)
Died: 1/1/379 Caesarea
Patronage: Monks, Education, Exorcism, Liturgists, Hospital Administrators
Feast Day: January 2

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