{"product_id":"saint-julia-of-carthage-medal-necklace","title":"Saint Julia of Carthage Medal Necklace - Patron Saint of Corsica \u0026 Torture Survivors","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaint Julia of Carthage, Patron Saint of Corsica \u0026amp; Torture Survivors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJulia was born to a noble Christian family in Carthage. When the city fell to the Vandals in 439, she was taken captive and sold into slavery to a pagan merchant named Eusebius. Rather than despair, she met her circumstances with a steady, uncomplaining faith that reportedly won her master's respect and the freedom to practice her religion openly. Years later, while sailing with Eusebius, the ship stopped on the coast of Corsica, where the local governor was holding a pagan festival. Julia refused to take part or renounce her faith, even under torture, and was martyred for that refusal. Christian monks recovered her body and gave her a proper burial after a vision revealed what had happened. She remains one of Corsica's patron saints today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Gift For...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who has endured hardship, captivity, or circumstances entirely outside their control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA survivor of abuse or trauma, or someone supporting one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSomeone of Corsican, Italian, or North African heritage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA confirmation candidate who values quiet endurance over dramatic gestures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who needs a reminder that dignity can survive even the worst circumstances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Saint Julia's Day gift on May 22, for anyone who has stayed faithful under pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Confirmation Gift for Julia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA confirmation candidate who's faced more than their share of hard circumstances might find real meaning here. Engrave a name and confirmation date, and let her steadiness speak for itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Saint Julia of Carthage Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis medal depicts her in profile, holding a cross and a palm branch, the traditional mark of her martyrdom, her halo radiating outward. 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\u003eThe optional engraving on the reverse is rendered in Tangerine cursive, two lines, up to 20 characters each. Many choose a name and a meaningful date, while others engrave a short word like \"endure\" or \"steadfast.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaint Julia of Carthage's feast day is May 22\u003c\/strong\u003e, and her relics are venerated in three separate places today, Corsica, Livorno, and Brescia, a testament to how far her story traveled after her death.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sanctum Medals","offers":[{"title":"Stainless Steel \/ No","offer_id":53539059564880,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Stainless Steel \/ Yes","offer_id":53539059597648,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18k Gold Finish \/ No","offer_id":53539059630416,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18k Gold Finish \/ Yes","offer_id":53539059663184,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/7852\/6032\/files\/Saint-Julia-Medal-Gold-frontview.jpg?v=1788453881","url":"https:\/\/sanctummedals.com\/products\/saint-julia-of-carthage-medal-necklace","provider":"Sanctum Medals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}