{"product_id":"saint-raphael-the-archangel-medal-necklace","title":"Saint Raphael the Archangel Medal Necklace – Patron Saint of Travelers and Healing","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eSaint Raphael the Archangel, Patron of Travelers and Healing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaphael appears in the Book of Tobit as a companion sent to guide young Tobias on a journey, though Tobias doesn't recognize him as an angel until the end. Along the way, Raphael has him catch a fish from the Tigris and keep its heart, liver, and gall, which later cure his father Tobit's blindness and drive off a demon threatening Tobias's bride. His name means \"God heals,\" and Catholic tradition regards him as one of only three archangels named in scripture, alongside Michael and Gabriel. He's invoked for safe travel, healing, and happy meetings, since the same journey that saved Tobit's sight also brought Tobias his wife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Gift For...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSomeone about to travel, relocate, or start a long journey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA person facing an illness, surgery, or uncertain diagnosis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA nurse, doctor, or anyone working in healing and medicine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSomeone hoping for a happy, guided meeting, in love or otherwise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who feels like they're navigating something blind right now\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Confirmation Gift for Raphael\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaphael has been a given name in its own right for centuries, so there's no need to reach for a variant. Engraved with a Confirmation date, it suits a young person setting out on their own path, someone who could use a reminder that guidance often arrives disguised as something ordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaint Raphael \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Archangel Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe medal shows Raphael with wings spread, staff in one hand, the fish from Tobit's story held in the other. 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\u003eAdd a name, date, or short phrase in Tangerine cursive font, up to two lines, 20 characters per line. Fitting options: \"Safe Travels,\" a departure or surgery date, or a name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRaphael's feast day is September 29th\u003c\/b\u003e, shared with fellow archangels Michael and Gabriel on the Feast of the Archangels, a day the Church set aside to honor all three by name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated Devotions for Healing and Journeys\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor Physicians and Surgeons: Explore the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sanctummedals.com\/products\/saint-luke-medal-necklace\"\u003eSaint Luke Medal\u003c\/a\u003e, the physician-evangelist and fellow patron of the medical arts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor Doctors and Pharmacists: Pair with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sanctummedals.com\/products\/saints-cosmas-and-damian-medal-necklace\"\u003eSaints Cosmas and Damian Medal\u003c\/a\u003e, twin physicians who healed without charge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor Sight and Eye Health: Discover the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sanctummedals.com\/products\/saint-lucy-medal-necklace\"\u003eSaint Lucy Medal\u003c\/a\u003e, patroness of the blind, whose devotion pairs naturally with the healing that restored Tobit's sight in Raphael's own story.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor Protection and Courage: Pair with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sanctummedals.com\/products\/saint-michael-medal-necklace\"\u003eSaint Michael the Archangel Medal\u003c\/a\u003e, fellow archangel and patron of police officers, soldiers, and protectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor Messengers and Communication: Explore the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sanctummedals.com\/products\/saint-gabriel-medal-necklace\"\u003eSaint Gabriel the Archangel Medal\u003c\/a\u003e, fellow archangel and patron of messengers and communication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore Gifts for Caregivers: Browse the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sanctummedals.com\/collections\/gifts-for-nurses-healthcare-workers\"\u003eGifts for Nurses \u0026amp; Healthcare Workers\u003c\/a\u003e collection for more saints tied to medicine and healing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sanctum Medals","offers":[{"title":"Stainless Steel \/ No","offer_id":53668034707792,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Stainless Steel \/ Yes","offer_id":53668034740560,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18k Gold Finish \/ No","offer_id":53668034773328,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18k Gold Finish \/ Yes","offer_id":53668034806096,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/7852\/6032\/files\/Saint-Raphael-Medal-Gold-frontview.jpg?v=1789976979","url":"https:\/\/sanctummedals.com\/products\/saint-raphael-the-archangel-medal-necklace","provider":"Sanctum Medals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}