Picturesongold.Com Saint Verena Oval Religious Medal Female Adult-1/2 x 2/3 in Dime Sterling Silver

Picturesongold.Com Saint Verena Oval Religious Medal Unisex Female Adult-1/2 x 2/3 in Dime Sterling Silver CHAIN IS NOT INCLUDED Available in Solid 14K Yellow or White Gold, or Sterling Silver Size Reference: 17mm is the size of a US dime 19mm is the size of a US nickel 25mm is the size of a US quarter Verena is venerated as a saint by the Coptic Orthodox Church and by the Roman Catholic Church. According to tradition, she was associated with the Theban Legion and died on the 4th day of Thout (September 14). Tradition states that she was brought up in the 3rd century in the Theban region (modern day Luxor in Upper Egypt) in a noble Christian family, who handed her over to Bishop Bishop of Beni Suef, who in turn taught her and baptized her as a Christian.