Saint Matthias Medal Necklace - Apostle, Patron of Alcoholics, the Chosen Replacement
Saint Matthias Medal Necklace - Apostle, Patron of Alcoholics, the Chosen Replacement
The patron saint of carpenters and people recovering from alcoholism. Matthias was chosen by lot to become an apostle - proof that a single moment can change everything. Made to order in the USA.
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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 Matthias, Patron Saint of Recovery
Matthias was not one of the original twelve. He was chosen after the resurrection, after Judas had betrayed Christ and was gone, to fill the place left empty among the apostles. The community gathered, named two candidates, prayed, and drew by lot. Matthias was chosen. He took his place among the eleven and preached as a full apostle until his martyrdom, in Judea, Ethiopia, and possibly near the Caspian Sea, according to tradition. He was not chosen first. He was chosen to fill a broken place, by a community that prayed and trusted the outcome to God, and that has made him the patron of a specific kind of person ever since. Recovery is not a beginning. It is a replacement of one way of living with another, chosen deliberately, one day at a time, after something has already collapsed. Matthias is the apostle for that exact situation.
A Gift For...
- Someone in recovery, or marking a sobriety milestone
- A person who loves someone in recovery and wants to walk it with them
- Anyone rebuilding a life after something fell apart
- A carpenter or tailor, his lesser known patronages
- A baptism gift, engraved with the child's name and date
- Anyone who needs "He was chosen. So were you" close by
A Confirmation Gift for Matthias
He was the apostle chosen last. For a confirmation candidate who has ever felt like a second choice, that's not a footnote, it's the whole point. Engrave a name and confirmation date.
The Saint Matthias Medal
This medal depicts Matthias full face, bearded, direct, composed, holding a raised axe in one hand, his traditional symbol and the instrument of his martyrdom, and an open book in the other, referencing the Gospel he was chosen to carry. The frontal composition is unusual in the catalog, where most saints are shown in profile. Matthias faces the viewer directly. 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. Two lines that fit: "He was chosen." and "So were you." For a recovery milestone, most people engrave a name and a sobriety date.
Saint Matthias's feast day is May 14. He was chosen last, and he held his place for the rest of his life.
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.