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 | Oval Pendant - Saint Andrew | $16.00 | Add to Wish List Buy Now |
| Patron of Scotland, Russia and fishermenAs an apostle of Jesus, St. Andrew spread his word throughout Asia Minor and Greece and was eventually crucified on a diagonally shaped (saltire) cross. Some of St. Andrews remains were brought to Scotland for safekeeping. King Angus of Scotland prayed to St. Andrew for help during a battle. A white... | |||
 | Oval Pendant - Saint Anne | $16.00 | Add to Wish List Buy Now |
| Patron of mothers, grandparents, childless people, and CanadaFor many years Anne of Nazareth and her husband Joachim could not have children. They prayed that God would bless them with a child and promised that if he did, they would dedicate their child to the service of God. God did grant them one child, Mary. Mary was raised by Anne and... | |||
 | Oval Pendant - Saint Anthony | $16.00 | Add to Wish List Buy Now |
| Patron of lost objects, things that are hoped for & the poorSaint Anthony left his wealthy family in Portugal to become a poor Franciscan priest. He shipwrecked on his way to evangelize and joined other brothers living in a cave in San Paolo near a monastery. There, he became a legendary speaker, attracting crowds wherever he went. Legend... | |||
 | Oval Pendant - Saint Brendon | $16.00 | Add to Wish List Buy Now |
| Patron of sailors & marinersSt. Brendan the Navigator was born in Ireland. He founded the well known Clonfort Monastery and is believed to have traveled throughout Ireland, Scotland, Brittany and Wales spreading the word of God. He is largely known for the tales of his travels found in the medieval manuscript ?Voyage of Saint Brendan? in... | |||
 | Oval Pendant - Saint Christopher | $16.00 | Add to Wish List Buy Now |
| Patron of travelersSt. Christopher was a powerful man who had the job of carrying travelers across a river. When a small child asked to be carried, Christopher lifted him onto his shoulders. With each step the child became heavier until Christopher thought he might drop the child, but he struggled to the other side. It was then revealed that... | |||
 | Oval Pendant - Saint Columba | $16.00 | Add to Wish List Buy Now |
| Patron of Ireland, Scotland, poets, and bookbindersColumba, also known as Columcille, was in close succession to the throne of Ireland, but chose instead to become a monk. He was a missionary, statesman, scholar, and poet. He was one of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland and is said to have performed many miracles to convert the Picts to... | |||
 | Oval Pendant - Saint David | $16.00 | Add to Wish List Buy Now |
| Patron of WalesSt. David, also known as Dewi, was born in Wales. As a monk, he founded many monasteries throughout Wales. According to legend, David was preaching to a great crowd in Jerusalem when a dove perched in his shoulder to show that David was blessed by the spirit. The earth then rose underneath David to lift him up high so that... | |||
 | Oval Pendant - Saint Fiacre | $16.00 | Add to Wish List Buy Now |
| Patron of gardeners, florist & cab driversSt. Fiacre developed a special skill for gardening while being raised in a monastery in Ireland. Soon after he was ordained, Fiacre moved to France where Bishop Faro granted him a large lot of land to garden. He grew a beautiful variety of fruits, vegetables, flowers and herbs. With the herbs and... | |||
 | Oval Pendant - Saint Francis of Assisi | $16.00 | Add to Wish List Buy Now |
| Patron of animals, the environment & ItalySt. Francis was born in Italy. He was a wealthy man but was always sympathetic to the poor. St Francis believed that he was told by God to rebuild the Catholic Church. He did this by founding the order of the Franciscan brothers and nuns based on a foundation of merciful works, helping the poor and... | |||
 | Oval Pendant - Saint George | $16.00 | Add to Wish List Buy Now |
| Patron of Greece, England, equestrians, boy scouts, and soldiersSt. George, a Christian born in Israel fought bravely for the Roman army until the Emperor began to persecute Christians. George left to join the Army of Christ. He was tortured and beheaded, but inspired many conversions. The most famous story of St. George is when he saved a... | |||
 | Oval Pendant - Saint John the Apostle | $16.00 | Add to Wish List Buy Now |
| Patron of writers and editorsJohn was one of Jesus? original disciples. He traveled everywhere with Jesus and was known as the beloved disciple. He is the only one of the twelve not to forsake Jesus during his death on the cross. He stood at the foot of the cross and was made guardian of Mary, Mother of God. He wrote the fourth Gospel,... | |||
 | Oval Pendant - Saint Joseph | $16.00 | Add to Wish List Buy Now |
| Patron of fathers, carpenters, those who fight for social justice & of those who battle with doubtEverything we know about St. Joseph comes from scripture. He was a descendant of King David of Israel. He was a hard working carpenter. Joseph was a compassionate and caring man who was often visited by angels. Angles told him the truth about... | |||
 | Oval Pendant - Saint Jude | $16.00 | Add to Wish List Buy Now |
| Patron of lost or impossible causes and hospitalsSaint Jude (a.k.a. Thaddaeus) was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. He was the brother of St. James and St. Simon and the cousin of Jesus. He is usually pictured with a flame above his head to represent his presence at Penecost. He preached the gospel in Africa, the Middle East and into... | |||
 | Oval Pendant - Saint Kevin of Glendalough | $16.00 | Add to Wish List Buy Now |
| Patron of Dublin, Ireland, blackbirds, and a long lifeKevin was born to nobility in Ireland, and known there as ?Co?emgen,? which means ?gentle one.? He became a hermit in Glendalough and founded the rst monastery there. Once, while he held his arms outstretched in silent prayer, a blackbird landed in his open hand, built a small nest and... | |||
 | Oval Pendant - Saint Luke | $16.00 | Add to Wish List Buy Now |
| Patron of artists, physicians, and surgeonsLuke was born to a pagan family in Greece and was possibly a slave. He was one of the earliest converts to Christianity. He became a physician and probably traveled as a ship?s doctor. Legend has it that he was also a painter and painted portraits of Jesus and Mary, but none have ever been found.... | |||
 | Oval Pendant - Saint Margaret of Scogtland | $16.00 | Add to Wish List Buy Now |
| Patron of widows, parents of large families, and ScotlandMargaret was born in Hungary, the granddaughter of King Edmund Ironside of England. Her family was exiled due to the invasion. While fleeing the invading Army of William the Conqueror, her family?s ship wrecked on the coast of Scotland. King Malcolm III of Scotland assisted Margaret?s... | |||
 | Oval Pendant - Saint Mary the Mother of God | $16.00 | Add to Wish List Buy Now |
| Queen of saintsMary was born the only child of Saint Anne and Saint Joachim. As a young girl, she entered the Temple and took a vow of virginity. Mary was visited by the angel Gabriel who told her that she would become the Mother of Jesus. She trusted God, married Joseph and gave birth to Jesus in a stable in Bethlehem. She was a loving... | |||
 | Oval Pendant - Saint Matthew | $16.00 | Add to Wish List Buy Now |
| Patron of accountants, bookkeepers, guards, and stockbrokersMatthew was originally named Levi and was a Jewish tax collector in Galilee. Because of his profession, he was distrusted and held in contempt by all. Jesus called Levi to follow Him, renaming him Matthew, meaning ?gift of God.? Matthew gave up his accounting and all his worldly... | |||
 | Oval Pendant - Saint Michael | $16.00 | Add to Wish List Buy Now |
| Patron of police, soldiers & all protectorsSt. Michael is one of three archangels who is believed to be closest to God. Devotion to Michael is common to Christians, Muslims and Jews. He is traditionally pictured with the Latin, ?Quis ut Deus?, meaning ?who is like God? on his chest. As a warrior, Michael led the battle against the angels... | |||
 | Oval Pendant - Saint Nicholas | $16.00 | Add to Wish List Buy Now |
| Patron of children, poor people, newlyweds, happy marriages and toy makersAfter his wealthy parents died in an epidemic, Nicholas inherited a fortune. He used his inheritance to help the poor. He famously saved a penniless father with three daughters from destitution. In the night, Nicholas threw three bags of gold into their house, one for... | |||
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