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This beautifully crafted medal is really like a little sterling silver
portrait! It is cast in exquisite detail and includes the saint's name in raised lettering encircling the image. This 3/4" sterling silver medal and its companion 18" stainless steel chain come in a classic hinged jewelry box, ready to become a classic gift!
About St. John Vianney . . . Jean-Marie Vianney was born at Dardilly, near Lyons, on May 8, 1786. He was a farm hand who in his youth taught other children their prayers and catechism. He longed to become a priest, however, this took several years' study as he had little education, was not a very good student, and he struggled immensely with Latin. He was finally ordained in 1815. Three years later he was made parish priest of Ars, a remote French hamlet. He began visiting his parishioners, especially the sick and poor. He spent days in prayer, doing penance for his parishioners. His reputation as a confessor and director of souls made him known throughout the Christian world. He heard confessions of people from all over the world for 16 hours each day. His life was filled with works of charity and love. It is recorded that even the staunchest of sinners was converted at his mere word. He died August 4, 1859, and was canonized May 31, 1925.
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