St. Martin De Porres was a Dominican brother who was known for his care for the poor and sick. He was a close friend to St. Rose of Lima, and is said to have the gifts of bilocation and aerial flight. St. Martin De Porres is the patron saint of African Americans, hairdressers, public health workers, people of mixed race, social justice, and the poor. His feast day is celebrated on November 3. This St. Martin De Porres medal, which is about the size of a penny, is crafted from the finest sterling silver. It comes on an 18 inch stainless steel chain with a clasp, which is the perfect size for anyone from children to women. The front of the St. Martin De Porres medal depicts the saint with his name, while the back of the medal has been left blank to allow for personalized engraving. We offer personalized engraving at St. Patrick's Guild for the reasonable price of $9.95. The St. Martin De Porres patron saint medal makes a great personalized Confirmation gift for those who have picked the name Martin as a Confirmation name and is also a popular choice for First Communion. The St. Martin De Porres medal comes in a lovely hinged velvet jewelry gift box.
