Sterling Silver Antiqued Saint Barbara Medal (20X15 MM)

St. Barbara is an early Christian saint and martyr. Accounts place her in the 3rd century in Nicomedia, present-site Turkey or in Heliopolis in Egypt. According to legend she was kept secluded in a tower by her tyrannical father, Dioscorus. Here, in her forced solitude, she gave herself to prayer and study, and contrived to receive instruction and Baptism in secret by a Christian priest. Barbara resisted her father's wish that she marry. Then on one occasion, during his absence, she had three windows inserted into a bathhouse her father was constructing. Her purpose was to honor the Trinity. Enraged by her action and by her conversion, Dioscorus denounced her before the civil tribunal. She was tortured and finally be-headed by her father who acted as her executioner. While angels took her soul to Paradise, lightning struck and killed Dioscorus. Because of her association with lightning, she is known as the patron saint of artillerymen, military engineers, miners and others who work with explosives. The United States Army Field Artillery Association and the United States Army Air Defense Artillery Association maintain the Order of Saint Barbara as an honorary military society.

It’s fitting this is finely crafted in silver, the spiritual meaning of silver symbolizes strength, spirit, grace, divinity, wisdom and purity. It is known as the metal of emotions, love and healing. This is earth friendly as it is made with the Refined Karats system certified by Scientific Certification Systems’ (SCS) strict requirements. This is proudly made in America with a green process of ethically, environmentally and socially responsible production processes; the silver is 100 percent recycled.

The rising price of silver makes this a great investment.

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