Saint Isaac Jogues Medal - Patron of North America - Made in Italy

Saint Isaac Jogues medal that depicts the saint on the front and the words "Pray for us" on the back. This detailed die-cast medal is made in the region of Italy that produces the finest quality medals in the world.

Isaac Jogues, S.J. was a French missionary and martyr who traveled and worked among the Iroquois, Huron, and other Native populations in North America. He was the first European to name Lake George, calling it Lac du Saint Sacrement (Lake of the Blessed Sacrament). In 1646, Jogues was martyred by the Mohawk at their village of Ossernenon, near the Mohawk River. Isaac Jogues, Jean de Brébeuf and six other martyred missionaries, all Jesuit priests or laypeople associated with them, were canonized by the Catholic Church in 1930;[1] they are known as the Canadian Martyrs, or the North American Martyrs. A shrine was built in their honor at Auriesville, New York, formerly believed to be that of the Mohawk village. Their feast day is celebrated on 19 October in the General Roman Calendar and 26 September in Canada.

Patronage: North America. He is also known as a saint for those who have been knocked down by life.

Quantity: Sold in increments of one medal

Size: 1" long x 5/8" wide (25.4mm x 15.87mm)

Material: silver-plated metal alloy.

Important Note: All of our products are lead and cadmium free, and nickel safe. As they contain small parts, all items are for adult jewelry/craft making use only, not intended for children under the age of 15.