St. Rocco 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

Born to French nobility, Rocco had always had sympathy for the poor and sick. After losing both his parents when he was 20, Roch dispersed his fortune to the poor. His fondness for the sick convinced him to bless those suffering from plague, and those he blessed became healed. When he himself became sick, he went to a forest to die, only to be found and taken care of by a dog. The dog's owner found Roch and became his acolyte. Healed, he was arrested in 1322, on suspicion of being a Pilgrim spy, and died five years later in prison.

Born: 1295 Montpelier, France
Died: 1327 Montpelier, France
Patronage: Dogs, Falsely accused people, Against Cholera, Epidemics, Plague
Feast Day: August 16

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