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Saint Eligius Medal Necklace - Patron Saint of Veterinarians

Saint Eligius Medal Necklace - Patron Saint of Veterinarians

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$55.00 USD
$55.00 USD
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Long before he was a bishop, he was known for the gentleness of his hands. Individually made to order in the USA.

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 Eligius, Patron Saint of Veterinarians

Eligius was a master goldsmith and royal treasurer in 7th century France, and tradition holds he was also known for calming and healing horses no one else could touch, simply through the steadiness of his hands. That reputation is why farriers, horsemen, and eventually veterinarians came to claim him as their own. He went on to become Bishop of Noyon, using his wealth to ransom slaves and build monasteries, but the animals never stopped being part of his story.

A Gift For...

  • A veterinarian graduating, starting a practice, or marking a career milestone
  • A vet tech or animal care professional who rarely gets thanked enough
  • A thank you gift for the vet who cared for a beloved pet through the hardest days
  • Anyone whose calling is healing creatures who can't say where it hurts
  • A confirmation gift for a student headed toward veterinary school
  • Anyone named Eligius or Eloi, for a birthday or personal milestone

A Confirmation Gift for Eligius

For a student headed toward veterinary school, Eligius offers something rare, a saint whose story is literally about the calling. Name and date, engraved on the reverse.

The Saint Eligius Medal

This medal depicts Eligius calming a horse with a steady hand, the same trust every good veterinarian earns one patient at a time. 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 patron saint of goldsmiths and metalworkers, shown in a separate composition on this site.

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 class year, or a word of thanks.

Saint Eligius's feast day is December 1. He is also the patron saint of the horses themselves, which any good vet would say is the right order of things.

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.