{"product_id":"saint-eligius-medal-necklace-patron-saint-of-goldsmiths-metalworkers","title":"Saint Eligius Medal Necklace - Patron Saint of Goldsmiths \u0026 Metalworkers","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaint Eligius, Patron Saint of Goldsmiths\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEligius was a master goldsmith in 7th century France before he ever became a priest, so skilled that he was appointed royal treasurer and master of the mint under two kings. Tradition holds he could shoe or heal a horse no one else could touch, a story that later made him the patron of farriers and veterinarians as well. He used his wealth to ransom slaves and build monasteries, was eventually made Bishop of Noyon, and spent the rest of his life serving the people of northern France. He remains one of the patron saints most closely tied to the actual craft he practiced before he ever wore vestments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Gift For...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA goldsmith, jeweler, or metalworker at any stage of their trade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSomeone starting an apprenticeship or opening their own workshop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA confirmation gift for a young man drawn to a saint who worked with his hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who believes a trade can be a genuine calling, not just a job\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA retirement gift for someone who spent a life at the bench\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone named Eligius or Eloi, for a birthday or personal milestone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Confirmation Gift for Eligius\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA young man drawn to a trade, and to a saint whose faith and craft were never separate, tends to land on Eligius. Engrave a name and confirmation date on the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Saint Eligius Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis medal depicts Eligius in bishop's dress, hammer in hand, a working craftsman even in his vestments. 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. Eligius is also the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sanctummedals.com\/products\/saint-eligius-medal-necklace-patron-saint-of-veterinarians\"\u003epatron saint of veterinarians\u003c\/a\u003e and of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sanctummedals.com\/products\/saint-eligius-medal-necklace-patron-saint-of-horses\"\u003ehorses\u003c\/a\u003e, shown in a separate composition on this site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePersonalization and Engraving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 the trade itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaint Eligius's feast day is December 1.\u003c\/strong\u003e He spent his life at the bench and at the altar, and never treated either one as more important than the other.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sanctum Medals","offers":[{"title":"Stainless Steel \/ No","offer_id":53436498051408,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Stainless Steel \/ Yes","offer_id":53436498084176,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18k Gold Finish \/ No","offer_id":53436498116944,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18k Gold Finish \/ Yes","offer_id":53436498149712,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/7852\/6032\/files\/Saint-Eligius-Medal-Gold-frontview.jpg?v=1787389568","url":"https:\/\/sanctummedals.com\/products\/saint-eligius-medal-necklace-patron-saint-of-goldsmiths-metalworkers","provider":"Sanctum Medals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}