Saint Peter Claver Medal - Patron of Slaves, Race Relations, Ministry to African Americans

Saint Peter Claver medal that depicts the saint on the front and the reverse side is marked "Pray For Us". This detailed die-cast medal is made in the region of Italy that produces the finest quality medals in the world.

Peter Claver was a Spanish Jesuit priest and missionary born in Verdú (Catalonia, Spain) who, due to his life and work, became the patron saint of slaves, the Republic of Colombia, and ministry to African Americans. He is considered a heroic example of what should be the Christian praxis of love and of the exercise of human rights. The Congress of the Republic of Colombia declared September 9 as the Human Rights national Day in his honor. His feast day is September 9th.

Patronage: Slaves, Colombia, race relations, ministry to African-Americans, and seafarers.

Quantity: Sold in increments of one

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.