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Saint Abigail (Gobnait) Medal Necklace - Patron Saint of Bees & Beekeepers

Saint Abigail (Gobnait) Medal Necklace - Patron Saint of Bees & Beekeepers

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$55.00 USD
$55.00 USD
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She kept bees, healed the sick, and once sent a swarm to chase off invaders. Individually made to order in the USA, for beekeepers and anyone named Abigail, Deborah, or Gobnait.

Material
Back Engraving
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Made in the USA

Every Sanctum Medals piece is made to order in the United States. Your medal is not sitting in a warehouse. It is produced individually after you place your order, which is why it arrives with a quality and finish that mass-produced religious jewelry doesn't match.

Arrives in an Elegant Jewelry Box


Every order ships in an elegant jewelry box at no extra cost. Whether it's a gift or something you're keeping for yourself, it arrives the way it deserves to.

Shipping

Production takes 5 to 6 business days before shipping. If you are ordering for a specific date - a confirmation, a feast day, a birthday - place your order at least two weeks in advance to allow for production and delivery.

Secure Checkout

Checkout is encrypted and handled by a certified payment processor. We accept all major credit cards, PayPal, Shop Pay, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Your payment details are never stored.

Specifications

  • Available in stainless steel or 18k gold finish
  • Black ink on metal surface sealed under shatterproof liquid glass coating
  • Pendant: 0.9" x 0.9" (23.5mm x 23.5mm)
  • Adjustable snake chain: 18" to 22" (45 to 56cm)
  • Optional engraving on reverse: 2 lines, 20 characters per line, Tangerine cursive font
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Saint Abigail, Patron Saint of Bees

Abigail (Gobnait) was a 6th century Irish abbess who fled her home in County Clare to escape a family feud, and settled at last in Ballyvourney, County Cork, after an angel told her she would know her true home by the sign of nine white deer grazing there. She founded a religious community for women and spent her life caring for the sick, using honey from her own hives in her healing work. She is remembered above all for her bees, tradition holds that when raiders tried to steal cattle from her village, she released a swarm from the hive and the bees drove them away. Her name in English is Abigail, meaning brings joy, and beekeepers across Ireland still invoke her by both names.

A Gift For...

  • A beekeeper, hobbyist or professional, at any stage of the craft
  • A healer, herbalist, or anyone who works with natural remedies
  • Anyone named Abigail, Deborah, or Gobnait
  • A baptism or confirmation gift for a girl with a love of the outdoors
  • Someone who protects a home, family, or community fiercely
  • A gift marking a new hive, a first harvest of honey, or a beekeeping milestone

A Confirmation Gift for Abigail

A girl named Abigail finds in Gobnait a saint whose care for her community was both gentle and fierce. Most people engrave her name and confirmation date on the back.

The Saint Abigail (Gobnait) Medal

This medal depicts Abigail holding a beehive against her, bees surrounding her in flight, a halo marking her as a saint and the hive marking her as herself. The natural gold or silver of the metal forms the illustration itself. Black ink is applied to the pendant surface and the metal shows through as the image. A shatterproof liquid glass coating seals the surface.

Personalization and Engraving

The optional engraving on the reverse is rendered in Tangerine cursive. Two lines, up to 20 characters each. Most people engrave a name, a date, or both.

Saint Abigail's feast day is February 11. Ballyvourney still keeps it, gathering at her holy well the way pilgrims have for over a thousand years.

The Metal Is the Image

Unlike stamped or printed medals, our black ink artwork is applied directly onto the surface, so every bright line in the illustration is the metal itself shining through, with detail no stamped medal can hold.

Hand-Poured Seal

Sealed with a durable, crystal-clear liquid glass coating to protect the vibrant image for a lifetime.

Exclusive Artwork

Custom-illustrated in-house, ensuring every saint's depiction is completely unique to our store.

Made in the USA

Carefully assembled, sealed, and custom-engraved to order right here in the United States.

FAQ

How long does production take?

Each medal is made to order in the USA. Production takes 5-6 business days before shipping. If you need it for a birthday, confirmation, or any specific occasion, order at least two weeks in advance to be safe.

What does the engraving look like?

The reverse is engraved in Tangerine cursive — an elegant, flowing script. You get two lines, up to 20 characters each. Names, dates, short quotes. The engraving is laser-etched directly into the metal, not printed.

Is the chain included?

Yes. Every medal ships on an 18-22" adjustable snake chain in the same finish as the medal - stainless steel or 18k gold. No need to source a chain separately.

Are the medals hypoallergenic?

Yes. Both options are made from medical-grade 316 stainless steel. The 18k gold finish is applied over that same 316 stainless steel base. Safe for sensitive skin.

How durable is the coating?

Each medal is hand-sealed with a shatterproof liquid glass coating poured directly over the surface. It protects the artwork from scratches and moisture without dulling the detail or altering the color. It's designed to be worn daily, not kept in a drawer.

What's your return policy on engraved orders?

Because every medal is custom-made to order, engraved pieces cannot be returned unless there's a defect or error on our part. If anything arrives damaged or incorrect, contact us and we'll make it right.