St. John of the Cross 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

John was a member of the Carmelite Order and was planning to join the Carthusian Order until he met Teresa of Jesus (Saint Teresa of Avila). Becoming a follower, he joined her and began to work in reformation, which was met with opposition and imprisonment by the Spanish government. Becoming John of the Cross, he wrote several poems in prison and was later released. He is widely known among the Hispanic world for his poem 'Noche Obscura del Alma' (Dark Night of the Soul). In 1926, Pope Pius XI declared him a Doctor of the Church.

Born: 1542, Spain
Died: 12/14/1591
Patronage: Contemplatives
Feast Day: December 14

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