{"product_id":"saint-gabriel-the-archangel-medal-necklace","title":"Saint Gabriel the Archangel Medal Necklace – Patron Saint of Messengers and Communication","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eSaint Gabriel the Archangel, Patron of Messengers and Communication\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGabriel appears twice in the Gospel of Luke as God's chosen messenger, first announcing to the priest Zechariah that his elderly wife Elizabeth would bear a son, John the Baptist, then appearing to a young woman in Nazareth to deliver the news of the Annunciation, that she would bear a son called Jesus. His name means \"God is my strength,\" and his defining role, delivering the message no one else could carry, has made him the patron of anyone whose work is communication: postal workers, broadcasters, telecommunications workers, and diplomats. Catholic tradition holds him, alongside Michael and Raphael, as one of only three archangels named directly in scripture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Gift For...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA postal worker, broadcaster, or telecommunications professional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA diplomat, translator, or anyone whose job is carrying messages between people\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSomeone announcing big news, a pregnancy, an engagement, a new chapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA person who values being a clear, honest messenger in their own life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone drawn to the Annunciation and its meaning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Confirmation Gift for Gabriel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGabriel has remained a common given name across generations specifically because of this archangel, so there's no need to look for a variant. Engraved with a Confirmation date, it suits a young person who takes communication and honesty seriously, someone comfortable being the one who says the hard or important thing first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Saint Gabriel Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe medal shows Gabriel holding a lily, the flower tied to the Annunciation, along with a scroll representing the message he carried. 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: \"Bearer of Good News,\" an announcement or Confirmation date, or a name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSaint Gabriel's feast day is September 29th,\u003c\/b\u003e shared with fellow archangels Michael and Raphael on the Feast of the Archangels, a date the Church set in 1969 to honor all three together rather than separately as before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated Devotions for the Archangels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\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, fellow archangel and patron of police officers, soldiers, and protectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor Healing and Journeys: Explore the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sanctummedals.com\/products\/saint-raphael-medal-necklace\"\u003eSaint Raphael the Archangel Medal\u003c\/a\u003e, fellow archangel and patron of travelers and healing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sanctum Medals","offers":[{"title":"Stainless Steel \/ No","offer_id":53668298555728,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Stainless Steel \/ Yes","offer_id":53668298588496,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18k Gold Finish \/ No","offer_id":53668298621264,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18k Gold Finish \/ Yes","offer_id":53668298654032,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/7852\/6032\/files\/Saint-Gabriel-Medal-Gold-frontview.jpg?v=1789981317","url":"https:\/\/sanctummedals.com\/products\/saint-gabriel-the-archangel-medal-necklace","provider":"Sanctum Medals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}