St. Rene Goupil 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

Rene's deafness prevented him from joining the Jesuit noviate in France, so he studied medicine and later worked as a medic for the missionaries in the Americas. He was later a devoted assistant to St. Isaac Jogues on his Huron missions. Huron enemies, the Iroquois, repeatedly beat and tortured Rene for his teachings and later killed him for teaching children the sign of the cross. His death by tomahawk in the head led to his patronage of people who work with or receive anesthesia.

Born: 1606 Anjou, Kingdom of France
Died: 1642 Ossernenon, New France
Patronage: anesthetists, anesthesiologists
Feast Day: October 19

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