St Augustine Medal – Patron Of Students, Beer Lovers – Sterling Silver Antique Replica

Description Size: 5/8 inch Material: Sterling silver. This medal shows St Augustine as Bishop of Hippo. The French engraving is asking St Augustine to pray for us. St Augustine was the son of St Monica. He was born in the 4th century and raised as a Christian, but as a young man he started a life of loose living and debauchery, making the patron saint of brewers. Through the prayers of his mother, he returned to the Christian faith, but still struggled until he read St Paul’s instructions to live a pure life in imitation of Jesus. He suddenly was fully converted and became a great priest an theologian. He is a doctor of the church. This medal is made of sterling silver and will come with a matching holy card in an organza gift bag, so it’s ready to give as a present to someone else or yourself. was cast from a vintage medal in my collection so it shows all the wear of the original piece. It’s been tumbled for durability and oxidized to give it an aged patina. St Augustine is the patron of: Students Theologians Printers Brewers Beer lovers