St. Joseph was the earthly father of Jesus and holds a high position of honor and veneration within the Church. He is the protector of workers and the patron saint of families, a happy and holy death, the universal church, engineers, social justice, aviators, Belgium, Canada, carpenters, and other places and causes. St. Joseph has two feast days: March 19th (St. Joseph, the Husband of Mary) and May 1 (St. Joseph the Worker). This lovely St. Joseph penny-sized sterling silver medal depicts St. Joseph in the traditional portrayal with the Christ Child and lillies. The back of the medal has the inscription, "St. Joseph, pray for us!" The St. Joseph medal comes on an 18 inch stainless steel chain - a great size for those receiving their First Communion, middle school aged children, and women. Our St. Joseph medal necklace makes an especially personalized inspirational gift for the young person who is making their Confirmation and has chosen Joseph as his Confirmation name. The St. Joseph medal comes packaged in a handsome hinged jewelry gift box.