Extel Medium Sterling Silver Oval St. Lucy Medal Pendant, Patron Saint of the Blind for Women with 18" chain

Extel Medium Sterling Silver Oval St. Lucy Medal Pendant, Patron Saint of the Blind for Women with 18" chain. 7/8 x 1/2 inch satin and antiqued finish sterling silver St. Lucy oval medal on an 18 inch stainless steel rhodium plated chain. The pendant features a raised profile image of Saint Lucy on the front, who is shown holding a dish with two eyes on it, a palm branch, which is the symbol of martyrdom and victory over evil. On the top and bottom of the pendant are the words, "Saint Lucy Pray For Us". The back of the medal is blank with a brushed finish but can be engraved with the message of your choice. Includes an elegant deluxe velour jewelry box.Saint Lucy was a martyr who died during the Diocletian Persecution. She is one off the eight women who are commemorated in the Canon of the Mass. Because of various traditions associating her name with light, she came to be thought as the Patron Saint of the blind and sight. Like Saint Agatha, she vowed to remain a virgin in defense of the faith, and is recognized for her courage.