CHAIN IS NOT INCLUDED Available in Solid 14K Yellow Gold, White Gold, & Sterling Silver Size Reference: 17mm is the size of a US dime 21mm is the size of a US nickel 24mm is the size of a US quarter This exclusive medal celebrates the canonization of Padre Pio into Sainthood. Francesco Forgione, later known as Padre Pio, (May 25, 1887 September 23, 1968), canonized as Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, was an Italian Roman Catholic Capuchin priest who is now venerated as a saint in the Roman Catholic Church. He was given the name Pio when he joined the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin, and was popularly known as Padre Pio after his ordination to the priesthood. He became famous for his stigmata.
