PicturesOnGold.com Saint Peregrine Religious Medal - 3/4 Inch Size of a Nickel -Solid 14K Yellow Gold

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 Peregrine is an Italian saint. He is the patron saint for persons suffering from cancer, AIDS and other serious diseases, according to the Catholic Church. It is said that St. Peregrine did not sit for thirty years, which caused him to develop varicose veins and then cancer on his leg and foot. The sores became painful and doctors prepared to amputate his foot, but the night before the surgery was scheduled to take place Peregrine drug himself to the foot of a crucifix and spent many hours in prayer. When he fell asleep he received a vision of Christ touching his foot, in the morning his foot was completely healed. He is therefore considered the patron saint of cancer victims.