St. Jose Sanchez del Rio 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

Jose accepted his Catholic faith During the Cristero Wars, a time of religious persecution, Jose was a flag bearer. He was captured by government troops and was tortured by officers of the ruling regime of Plutarco Elias Calles. Continuously denying to leave Catholicism, he was shot; He was only 14 but witnesses later founded monasteries in his name.

Born: 3/28/1913 Sahuayo, Mexico
Died: 2/10/1928 Sahuayo, Mexico
Patronage: Persecuted Christians, Children, Adolescents, Sahuayo
Feast Day: February 10

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