Sterling Silver Medal of St. Francis Xavier with a stainless steel chain, available in 3 sizes. Size small is 1/2" x 1/4" and comes with an 18" chain. Size Medium is 3/4" x 1/2" and comes with an 18" or 24" chain. Size Large is 1" x 3/4" and comes with a 24" Chain.
St. Francis Xavier is Patron of Foreign Missions. Memorial: Dec 3. Francis Xavier taught philosophy and set out to become a professor. His friend, Saint Ignatius of Loyola, told him to spread the Gospel. He would engage in foreign missions to help aid the poor. He was also a healer.
Made in the USA. Details on jewelry may vary, dependent on size of medal chosen. "14K Gold Filled" refers to a process by which gold is bonded to a base medal, with a much higher gold content than Gold Plate. It is considered a life-time product, as the gold layer will not quickly wear off, as it will in electroplated products.
MPN: 9037SS