Saint Josemaría Escrivá round medal. The front of the medal depicts Saint Josemaría Escrivá, the reverse is marked “Patron Saint of Diabetics”. This detailed die-cast medal is made in the region of Italy that produces the finest quality medals in the world.
He is the patron of diabetes, diabetics, and Opus Dei.
Saint Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer (Jan. 9, 1902 – June 26, 1975) was a Roman Catholic priest from Spain who founded Opus Dei, an organization of lay people and priests dedicated to the teaching that everyone is called to holiness and that ordinary life is a path to sanctity. He was canonized in 2002 by Pope John Paul II, who declared Saint Josemaría should be “counted among the great witnesses of Christianity.” His feast day is June 26.
Quantity: Sold in increments of one (1) medal
Size: 1″ long x 5/8″ wide (25.4mm x 15.87mm)
Material: silver-plated metal alloy. Made in Italy.
Important Note: All of our products are lead and cadmium free, and nickel safe. As they contain small parts, all items are for adult jewelry/craft making use only, not intended for children under the age of 15.