PicturesOnGold.com Saint Joseph Round Religious Medal - 2/3 inch Size of Dime, Sterling Silver

CHAIN IS NOT INCLUDED. Our products are available in Solid 14K Yellow or White Gold, or Sterling Silver. For size reference, 17mm corresponds to the size of a US dime, 21mm to a US nickel, and 24mm to a US quarter. Our Color Laser technique is patent-pending, ensuring long-lasting color. Additionally, our Color Medals can be worn in the pool, shower, etc. without affecting the image, a guarantee that we stand by. Pope John Paul II, born on May 18, 1920, and passing away on April 2, 2005, served as the 264th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church and Sovereign of the State of the Vatican City from October 16, 1978, until his death, resulting in a papal reign of nearly 27 years. His tenure stands as the second-longest pontificate in modern times, following Pius IX's 31-year reign. As the only Polish pope, he marked a significant departure from tradition as the first non-Italian pope since the Dutch Adrian VI in the 1520s. Notably, he was selected as one of only four individuals honored in the Time 100 list for the 20th century and later in the 21st century. Although not yet formally canonized, he was appointed the patron of World Youth Day for the 2008 event in Sydney, Australia, which he initiated in 1986.