VA317211654169St Maria Goretti Medal

Did you know that St. Maria Goretti is one of the youngest of the saints? She is the patron saint of rape and crime victims as well as teenage girls. She was born to a poor Italian family and at the age of twelve was attacked by her teenage neighbor. He tried to rape her and when unsuccessful, he stabbed her fourteen times and killed her. She forgave him on her deathbed and returned to him in a vision, upon which he converted to the Faith.

Saint Maria Goretti’s image is found in the center of this image. She is in a standing pose with hands pressed in prayer and holding a martyr’s palm.

• Pendant Material: Solid .925 sterling silver.
• Dimensions: 0.8′ x 0.7′(21mm x 18mm). Close to a US coin dime size.
• Weight of medal: 3.3 Grams.
• Chain Options: Stainless steel curb chain or sterling silver.
• Saint Maria Goretti is the Patron Saint of teenage Girls, and Purity.