Pope St. John XXIII Custom Birthstone Rosary Bracelet

These handmade patron saint decade rosary bracelets feature sterling silver 1/2 x 1/4 inch patron saint medals and 5/8 x 1/4 inch crucifixes, on a 9 inch silver-plate chain.

12 colors to choose from:

• 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)

Born into poverty, Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli was ordained in 1904 and served as a stretcher-bearer during WWI. In WWII he served as a papal diplomat, saving thousands of Jewish lives in Germany before being named cardinal, and then Pope John XXIII in 1958. Passionate about equality, he advised peace during the Cuban Missile Crisis before dying a year later and canonized in April 2014.

Born: 11/25/1881 Bergamo, Italy
Died: 6/3/1963 Rome, Italy
Patronage: Papal delegates
Feast Day: October 11

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