Saint Bonaventure Medal - Patron of Bowel Diseases - Mission San Buenaventura 9 of 21

Saint Bonaventure Spanish medal. The front depicts the saint and the reverse depicts Mission San Buenaventura which was founded in 1782. This detailed die-cast medal is made in the region of Italy that produces the finest quality medals in the world.

Founded on March 31, 1782, Mission San Buenaventura is ninth in the mission chain, last to be founded during Father Serra’s lifetime and one of six he personally dedicated. The mission was constructed as part of the Santa Barbara Channel section, which included missions at Santa Barbara and La Purísima, and El Presidio in Santa Barbara.

Saint Bonaventure was born in 1221 in Italy. He is the patron saint of San Buenaventura Mission (translated in English Saint Bonaventure) and also the City of Ventura, CA. He was an Italian medieval Franciscan, scholastic theologian, and philosopher. As a young child, Bonaventure was cured of a fatal illness through prayers to Saint Francis of Assisi. After joining the Franciscans and rigorously studying theology and philosophy, Bonaventure became a professor of theology. He wrote extensively on philosophy and theology, but also defended his order and played an integral role in meaningfully explaining the essence and purpose of the lives of the Franciscans. His feast day is July 15th.

He is the patron of diseases of the bowels, the San Buenaventura Mission, and Ventura, CA.

Quantity: Sold in increments of one piece.

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

Material: Zamac base with oxidized silver plate. Made in Italy.

Manufacturer(s): Easy Access System Europe Oü (referred to as “EAS”), a cross-border compliance provider, located at Mustamäe tee 50, 10621 Tallinn, Estonia, with company registration identifier 16879218
Email: support@easproject.com

Product safety: This product is a religious jewelry component intended for use in rosary-making, devotional jewelry, or as a collectible devotional item. They are not toys and should only be used for their intended purpose by adults or under adult supervision. Please read and follow all care and safety guidelines.

Safe Use
• This item is for devotional and ornamental use only.
• Keep out of reach of small children and pets. Small parts may present a choking hazard.
• Do not place in the mouth or use for any purpose other than intended.
• Avoid exposure to fire, extreme heat, or corrosive substances.

Material Information
• Made in Italy from zamac (zinc alloy).
• Zamac is nickel- and lead-compliant with EU standards.
• Hypoallergenic properties may vary depending on individual skin sensitivities.

Care Instructions
• Clean gently with a soft, dry cloth.
• Avoid abrasive cleaners, chemical dips, or ultrasonic cleaning, which may damage the surface.
• To preserve finish and detail, avoid prolonged contact with water, perfumes, lotions, and sweat.

Storage Guidelines
• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
• Use a fabric pouch or jewelry box with a soft lining to extend the life of the finish.

Disposal
• Do not dispose of with household waste.
• At the end of its life, recycle according to local metal recycling guidelines.

This product complies with the requirements of the EU General Product Safety Regulation (EU) 2023/988.