Saint Aloysius medal that depicts the saint on the front and is inscribed with “Pray For Us” on the back. This detailed die-cast medal is made in the region of Italy that produces the finest quality medals in the world.
Aloysius de Gonzaga was an Italian aristocrat who became a member of the Society of Jesus. While still a student at the Roman College, he died as a result of caring for the victims of a serious epidemic. He was beatified in 1605 and canonized in 1726. Owing to the manner of his death, he has been considered a patron saint of plague victims. For his compassion and courage in the face of an incurable disease, Aloysius Gonzaga has become the patron both of AIDS sufferers and their caregivers.
He is the patron of young students, Christian youth, Jesuit scholastics, the blind, AIDS patients, and AIDS care-givers.
Quantity: Sold in increments of one medal
Size: 1″ long x 5/8″ wide (25.4mm x 15.87mm)
Material: die-cast oxidized silver.
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.