{"product_id":"saint-adrian-of-nicomedia-medal-necklace","title":"Saint Adrian of Nicomedia Medal Necklace – Patron Saint of Soldiers, Guards, and Prison Officers","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eSaint Adrian of Nicomedia, Patron of Soldiers, Guards, and Prison Officers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdrian was a high-ranking Roman military officer, head of the praetorium under Emperor Galerius in Nicomedia. Part of his role was overseeing the torture of imprisoned Christians, until their composure in the face of suffering struck him so deeply that he confessed his own faith on the spot, before he'd even been baptized. He was immediately imprisoned and executed in 306. His wife Natalia, who visited him in prison disguised as a boy, later recovered one of his hands after his death. Centuries later, Adrian remains venerated as patron of soldiers, guards, and butchers, and is honored today as the official patron saint of at least one national prison service, a role that traces directly back to his own time on both sides of a cell door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Gift For...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA soldier, guard, or member of the military\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA correctional officer, prison chaplain, or anyone in prison ministry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSomeone who protects others as part of their daily work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA person drawn to stories of conversion under pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who values standing firm once they've made up their mind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Confirmation Gift for Adrian\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdrian has stayed a common given name for centuries, so no variant is needed here. Engraved with a Confirmation date, it suits a young person who values conviction, someone who might one day be the person who changes their mind for the right reasons, the way Adrian did.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Saint Adrian Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe medal shows Adrian as a Roman soldier-saint, armored, haloed, holding a cross-topped sword upright. 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. The result has a depth and precision that printed medals don't achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePersonalization and Engraving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a name, date, or short phrase in Tangerine cursive font, up to two lines, 20 characters per line. Fitting options: \"Stand Firm,\" a service or Confirmation date, or a name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaint Adrian's feast day is September 8th\u003c\/strong\u003e, and his wife Natalia is venerated alongside him, one of the rare married couples in the Church where both spouses are recognized as saints in their own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated Devotions for Soldiers and Courage Under Pressure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor Soldiers and Athletes: Pair with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sanctummedals.com\/products\/saint-sebastian-medal-necklace\"\u003eSaint Sebastian Medal\u003c\/a\u003e, fellow Roman soldier-martyr and patron of military service and endurance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor Soldiers and Infantry: Explore the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sanctummedals.com\/products\/saint-maurice-medal-necklace\"\u003eSaint Maurice Medal\u003c\/a\u003e, commander of the Theban Legion, an entire unit of Christian converts, much like Adrian's own conversion within the Roman military.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor Courage and Conviction: Discover the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sanctummedals.com\/products\/saint-joan-of-arc-medal-necklace\"\u003eSaint Joan of Arc Medal\u003c\/a\u003e, patroness of soldiers who acted on conviction when everything around her said not to, the same instinct that turned Adrian from persecutor to martyr.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor Protection and Courage: Pair with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sanctummedals.com\/products\/saint-michael-medal-necklace\"\u003eSaint Michael the Archangel Medal\u003c\/a\u003e, patron of soldiers and protectors, and the defender Adrian himself would have called on as a Roman military officer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sanctum Medals","offers":[{"title":"Stainless Steel \/ No","offer_id":53668847714640,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Stainless Steel \/ Yes","offer_id":53668847747408,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18k Gold Finish \/ No","offer_id":53668847780176,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18k Gold Finish \/ Yes","offer_id":53668847812944,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/7852\/6032\/files\/Saint-Adrian-of-Nicomedia-Medal-Gold-frontview.jpg?v=1789991666","url":"https:\/\/sanctummedals.com\/products\/saint-adrian-of-nicomedia-medal-necklace","provider":"Sanctum Medals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}