{"product_id":"saint-lazarus-of-bethany-medal-necklace","title":"Saint Lazarus of Bethany Medal Necklace – Patron of Hope in Grief and the Dying","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"western\"\u003eSaint Lazarus of Bethany, Patron of Hope in Grief and the Dying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLazarus was the brother of Martha and Mary of Bethany, and one of Jesus's closest personal friends outside the twelve apostles. When Lazarus fell fatally ill, Jesus delayed traveling to him, arriving only after Lazarus had already died and been in the tomb four days. The Gospel of John records Jesus weeping at the tomb before calling Lazarus out by name, still wrapped in his burial cloths. According to Eastern tradition, Lazarus later fled persecution in Judea and became the first bishop of Kition on Cyprus, living another thirty years before a second, final death. Western tradition instead places him as the first bishop of Marseille.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: this is Lazarus of Bethany, the man Jesus raised from the dead in John 11, not the beggar Lazarus from the parable in Luke 16. The two are often confused since centuries of popular devotion blended them together, but they're separate figures with separate stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Gift For...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone grieving the loss of someone close\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSomeone facing a serious illness, or supporting a loved one through one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHospice workers and funeral directors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who needs a reminder that a situation isn't over yet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSomeone rebuilding their life after a major setback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA second-chance or new-beginning gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Confirmation Gift for Lazarus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a confirmand who chose Lazarus as their patron, \"Called by Name\" or \"Come Forth\" (Christ's own words at the tomb) both fit the 20-character line limit and carry real weight behind them. Lazarus suits confirmation because his story isn't about something he did, it's about being personally known and called, which is close to the heart of what confirmation itself is about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Saint Lazarus of Bethany Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design shows Lazarus emerging from the tomb, still partially wrapped in burial grave clothes, one hand raised. 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\u003eReverse engraving available in Tangerine cursive, 2 lines, 20 characters max each. Well-suited pairings: a name with \"Come Forth,\" or a diagnosis or recovery date paired with \"Called by Name.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSaint Lazarus of Bethany's feast day is December 17th in the Western calendar.\u003c\/b\u003e \"Jesus wept\" over his death is the shortest verse in the entire Bible, two words carrying the weight of a God who grieved before he acted.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sanctum Medals","offers":[{"title":"Stainless Steel \/ No","offer_id":53692637380944,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Stainless Steel \/ Yes","offer_id":53692637413712,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18k Gold Finish \/ No","offer_id":53692637446480,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18k Gold Finish \/ Yes","offer_id":53692637479248,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/7852\/6032\/files\/Saint-Lazarus-Medal-Gold-frontview.jpg?v=1790270073","url":"https:\/\/sanctummedals.com\/products\/saint-lazarus-of-bethany-medal-necklace","provider":"Sanctum Medals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}