Description
This is a Saint George Sacred Heart of Jesus medal. The saint is represented by a soldier with a lance tipped by a cross, riding a white horse. The Sacred Heart of Jesus is shown on the other side of the medal. The medal is made of silver and oxidized, and is approximately 2.5cm or 7/8" tall. It is attached to jump rings, and is sold in packages of 4pcs.
St George / Sacred Heart of Jesus Medal
Medals may differ.
Saint George of Lydda
Saint George
, 1472, by
Carlo Crivelli
Martyr
Born
280 AD
Lydda
,
Syria Palaestina
, Roman Empire
[1]
[2]
Died
April 23, 303
Nicomedia
,
Bithynia
,
Roman Empire
[1]
[2]
Honored in
Roman Catholicism
Anglicanism
Lutheranism
Oriental Orthodox Church
Eastern Orthodox Church
Major
shrine
Church of Saint George, Lod
Feast
April 23
Attributes
Clothed as a soldier in a
suit of armour
or
chain mail
, often bearing a
lance
tipped by a cross, riding a white horse, often slaying a
dragon
. In the West he is shown with
St George's Cross
emblazoned on his armour, or
shield
or
banner
.
Patronage
Many
Patronages of Saint George
exist around the world
This medal features an image of St. George on one side and an image of The Sacred Heart of Jesus on the other. Made in Italy, silver oxidized and is approximately 2.5cm or 7/8" tall. Attached jump rings are included. Sold in packages of 4pcs.