{"product_id":"saint-longinus-medal-necklace","title":"Saint Longinus Medal Necklace - Patron Saint of the Blind and Those with Eye Ailments","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaint Longinus, Patron Saint of the Blind and Those with Eye Ailments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to Christian tradition, Longinus was the Roman centurion present at the crucifixion who pierced the side of Jesus with his spear, causing the flow of blood and water recorded in the Gospel of John. Legend holds that Longinus suffered from failing eyesight, and when that same blood touched his eyes, his sight was restored. Moved by what he had witnessed, he left the Roman army, sought instruction from the apostles, and spent the rest of his life as a monk in Cappadocia, converting many to the faith. He was eventually arrested for his beliefs and martyred, reportedly restoring the sight of the very official who condemned him, in the same manner his own sight had been restored. He is venerated today in the Catholic, Orthodox, and Armenian churches alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Gift For...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who came to faith suddenly rather than gradually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA person recovering their sight, literally or spiritually, after a difficult season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSomeone drawn to the story of the crucifixion and its witnesses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA confirmation candidate who wants a saint tied directly to the Passion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who has had to stand alone in a moment of conviction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Lenten or Holy Week gift for someone reflecting on the crucifixion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Confirmation Gift for Longinus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew saints are tied this directly to the crucifixion itself. For a confirmation candidate who wants that connection made plain, engrave a name and confirmation date and let his testimony carry the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Saint Longinus Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis medal depicts him in Roman military dress, spear in one hand and the other raised toward heaven, the traditional gesture of his witness at the cross, his 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 confirmation date, while others engrave his own words, \"Truly, this was the Son of God.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSaint Longinus's feast day is March 15 in the Roman Catholic tradition and October 16 in the Eastern Orthodox tradition\u003c\/b\u003e, one man honored twice over on two separate calendars, seven centuries of shared devotion between East and West.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sanctum Medals","offers":[{"title":"Stainless Steel \/ No","offer_id":53544626618704,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Stainless Steel \/ Yes","offer_id":53544626651472,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18k Gold Finish \/ No","offer_id":53544626684240,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18k Gold Finish \/ Yes","offer_id":53544626717008,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/7852\/6032\/files\/Saint-Longinus-Medal-Gold-frontview.jpg?v=1788537189","url":"https:\/\/sanctummedals.com\/products\/saint-longinus-medal-necklace","provider":"Sanctum Medals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}