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The Miraculous Story...

Before he was a saint, Bartolo Longo was completely lost. While studying law in Naples during the 1860s, he fell deep into the occult, eventually becoming ordained as a satanic high priest. This dark path left him physically broken, haunted by terrifying visions, and trapped in severe depression and anxiety. 
Desperate for a way out, he sought the guidance of a Dominican priest who introduced him to the Holy Rosary. Through the unconditional mercy of Christ and the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Bartolo experienced a total, miraculous conversion. 
He dedicated the rest of his life to Mary, transforming the literal ashes and ruins of ancient Pompeii into a thriving spiritual oasis. There, he built the world-renowned Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary of Pompeii and composed the famous 54 day Rosary Novena. Pope John Paul II beautifully bestowed upon him the title "Apostle of the Rosary," and on October 19, 2025, Pope Leo XIV officially canonized him as a Saint before hundreds of thousands of faithful in Rome. 
Why Seek His Intercession?
This double-sided medal features St. Bartolo on the front and the iconic image of Our Lady of Pompeii on the reverse side. It is a profound token of heavenly patronage for anyone facing life's heaviest battles. Turn to St. Bartolo Longo for:
  • Mental Health Support: As someone who suffered a severe nervous breakdown, anxiety, and deep despair, he is a compassionate patron for those battling depression and mental health struggles.
  • Freedom from Falsehoods & the Occult: He is a powerful intercessor for anyone seeking deliverance or recovery from spiritual darkness or the occult.
  • An Answer to Desperate Cases: Together with Our Lady of Pompeii, St. Bartolo is turned to for miraculous healing and graces in seemingly impossible situations. 
No matter how far someone has wandered or how deep the darkness feels, St. Bartolo's life proves that no soul is beyond the reach of God's mercy.
Iconography of the Our Lady of Pompeii Painting
The Miraculous Painting of Our Lady of Pompeii features a deeply symbolic and symmetrical composition:
  • The Central Throne: The Blessed Virgin Mary is depicted seated upon a heavenly throne, radiating maternal grace, holding the infant Christ Child securely on her knee. Around her head sits a traditional crown of 12 stars.
  • The Gift of the Rosary: In a moving display of spiritual connection, the Christ Child leans forward to hand a holy rosary to Saint Dominic, while the Virgin Mary places a rosary into the hands of Saint Catherine of Siena.
  • The Visual Style: Painted in oil on canvas, the artwork features deep, warm Renaissance tones. Though its origins were humble, originally bought from a junk shop for practically nothing, the historic original in Italy is now embellished with beautiful diamonds and gems gifted by the faithful in thanksgiving for answered prayers.
  • A Miraculous Transformation: Originating from the 17th-century Neapolitan school of Luca Giordano, the worn canvas was rescued from a junk shop by St. Bartolo Longo. During its historic restoration in 1880, artist Federico Maldarelli actually repainted the figure on the right. The original painting depicted Saint Rose of Lima, but at St. Bartolo's request, her features were transformed into Saint Catherine of Siena to create the iconic layout we see today.