St. John the Evangelist was one of the original followers of Jesus. Christian tradition credits St. John the Evangelist with writing the fourth Gospel, three Epistles, and the Book of Revelation. St. John is the patron saint of art dealers, publishers, book sellers, paper makers, engravers, and lithographers, and his feast day is celebrated on December 27. This quarter-sized sterling silver St. John the Evangelist medal is rich in detail and depicts St. John with an eagle - the traditional representation of the saint. The diamond-cut accents of the St. John the Evangelist patron saint medal add sparkle to the medal, and the rhodium-plated 24 inch chain resists tarnishing. The 24 inch endless chain is the preferred chain length for most men. The back of the medal has been left blank to allow for personalized engraving that we offer here at St. Patrick's Guild for the reasonable price of $9.95 for two lines. Click here for more details. The St. John the Evangelist medal is ideal for Communion, Confirmation and Name Day gifts. Packaged in an attractive green velvet hinged jewelry box, ready for gift-giving!