Saint Celine Religious Medal - - 2/3 Inch Size of Dime, Solid 14K Yellow Gold

CHAIN IS NOT INCLUDED Available in Solid 14K Yellow or White Gold, or in 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 Saint Irene of Tomar (in Portuguese: Santa Iria) was a martyr of the Visigothic church in Portugal. The legend surrounding her life is possibly little more than that, a pious tale. Her body was thrown into River Tagus. Later, it was recovered uncorrupted by Benedictines near the town of Scalabris. They gave her a proper burial, and spread her cultus. Eventually, so great was the reverence paid to the virgin saint, that the name of the town of Scalabis was changed to Santarm ("Saint Irene"). Thus, Irene is the patron saint of Tomar and namesake Santarm.