These handmade patron saint decade rosary bracelets feature sterling silver 1/2 x 1/4 inch patron saint medals and 5/8 x 1/4 inch crucifixes, on a 9 inch silver-plate chain.

12 colors to choose from:

• Garnet Red (January)
• Amethyst Purple (February)
• Aquamarine Blue (March)
• Crystal White (April)
• Emerald Green (May)
• Light Amethyst Purple (June)
• Ruby Red (July)
• Peridot Green (August)
• Sapphire Blue (September)
• Tourmaline Pink (October)
• Topaz Yellow (November)
• Zircon Blue (December)

Maria's father was a violent drunk and her education was minimal, leaving her vulnerable to insults, but she joined the Teachers of St. Dorothy, Daughters of the Sacred Heart. After working as a kitchen maid, she was trained as a nurse and worked in the children's ward at a hospital in Treviso. She continued caring for the sick even as the hospital fell under military control During WWI, at which point she took care of the injured soldiers. (Birth name: Anna Francesca Boscardin)

Born: 10/6/1888, Brendda, Italy
Died: 10/20/1922, Treviso, Italy
Patronage: Persons who are caring and devoted to hard work.
Feast Day: October 20

All Bliss saint medal products are handmade in Rhode Island at every stage of production and include a lifetime manufacturer guarantee against tarnish or damage.