Sterling Silver Saint Florian Badge Medal Charm Pendant (25X15 MM)
St. Florian is the patron saint of Austria, Poland, chimney sweeps, soap boilers, and firefighters. As a high ranking officer in the Roman army, Florian trained an elite group of soldiers whose sole duty was to fight fires. The emperor, Diocletian, began a fierce persecution of the Christians; reports reached Rome that Florian was not enforcing the proscriptions against Christians. When Florian was ordered to offer sacrifice to the Roman gods, he refused. He was sentenced to be burned at the stake. Standing on the funeral pyre, Florian is reputed to have challenged the soldiers to light the fire, saying "If you do, I will climb to heaven on the flames." Apprehensive, instead of burning Florian, they drowned him in the Enns River. The Austrian town of Sankt Florian is named after him. In 1935, Josef Josephu, a well known sculptor, unveiled a statue of St. Florian which stood guard over the main firehouse of Vienna. In 1945 the building was bombed but the statute survived with only slight damage and is now at the Vienna Fire History Museum. St. Florian’s Feast Day is May 4.
It’s fitting this is finely crafted in silver, since the spiritual meaning of silver symbolizes strength, spirit, divinity, wisdom and purity. This can be worn as a symbol of your faith as your favorite fashion statement. Sterling silver is reflective and mirrors the soul, it is said to bring calm and balance to the wearer. Shaman believe silver offers protection from negativity and evil; it is known as the metal of love and healing. This is 'earth friendly' as it is made with the Refined Karats system certified by Scientific Certification Systems' (SCS) strict environmental, social, and supply requirements.
The rising price of silver makes this a great investment.
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- Saint Florian Badge Medal Measures .98 Inches High by .59 Inches Wide
- Saint Florian Badge Medal is 25.00 Millimeters High x 15.00 Millimeters Wide
- Engraved Text Round 'Saint Florian' Protect Us Encircle Medal; FD is Engraved at the Top of the Medal and a Ladder and Hose on Either Side; Background with Saint is Antiqued; Die Struck, Medal is Crafted in Satin Sterling Silver
- St. Florian, Patron Saint of Austria, Poland, Chimney Sweeps, Soap Boilers and of Firefighters
- Back of Medal is Smooth and Flat; Perfect for Engraving a Special Message
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