Saint Mary of Egypt Medal Necklace - Patron Saint of Penitents & Recovery
Saint Mary of Egypt Medal Necklace - Patron Saint of Penitents & Recovery
She spent forty-seven years alone in the desert after turning her entire life around in a single moment. Individually made to order in the USA, for anyone who believes it's never too late to start over completely.
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Made in the USA
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
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
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.
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Specifications
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 Mary of Egypt Patron Saint of Penitents & Recovery
Mary lived a life in Alexandria that she herself later described as given over entirely to sin. In her late twenties, she traveled to Jerusalem, and at the door of a church, something stopped her cold, she felt she could not cross the threshold. In that moment, she turned to a small icon of the Virgin Mary nearby and made a vow, if she were allowed to enter and see the relic of the true cross inside, she would leave her old life behind completely. She was allowed in. She kept her word. She walked into the desert beyond the Jordan River and lived there alone for the next forty-seven years, in prayer and fasting, until her death. A monk named Zosimas found her near the end of her life, and it's through his account that her story survived.
A Gift For...
- Anyone starting over completely, no matter how far gone things felt
- A person in recovery, or marking a sobriety milestone
- Someone who made one decision that changed the entire direction of their life
- A convert, or anyone recently returned to their faith
- A confirmation gift for someone who wants a saint who understands total transformation
- Anyone who needs proof that no one is too far gone to begin again
A Confirmation Gift for Mary
For a confirmation candidate whose faith was born from one turning point rather than a gradual path, Mary of Egypt is a rare and powerful match. Engrave a name and the date, and let the story do the rest.
The Saint Mary of Egypt Medal
This medal depicts Mary in old age, weathered by decades alone in the desert, holding a cross against her chest, a halo marking the holiness she found in total solitude. 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.
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 sobriety date, or the date of a personal turning point.
Saint Mary of Egypt's feast day is April 1 in the Western Church, and the fifth Sunday of Lent in the Eastern tradition. Both mark the same thing, a woman who turned completely away from one life and never looked back.
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.
Sealed with a durable, crystal-clear liquid glass coating to protect the vibrant image for a lifetime.
Custom-illustrated in-house, ensuring every saint's depiction is completely unique to our store.
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.