{"product_id":"saint-scholastica-medal-necklace","title":"Saint Scholastica Medal Necklace – Patron Saint of Nuns, Students \u0026 Protection from Storms","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaint Scholastica, Patron Saint of Nuns, Students, and Protection from Storms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScholastica was born around 480 in Nursia, Italy, the twin sister of Benedict of Nursia, who would go on to found Western monasticism itself. She consecrated her life to God from a young age and eventually founded a convent near her brother's monastery at Monte Cassino, becoming, by tradition, the first Benedictine nun. Once a year, siblings met to spend a day in spiritual conversation. During what would be their final visit, Scholastica begged Benedict to stay through the night so they could keep talking about the things of God. He refused, citing his own rule that monks not sleep outside the monastery. She bowed her head in prayer instead of arguing further, and a storm broke so violently that Benedict couldn't leave even if he'd wanted to. \"I asked you, and you would not listen,\" she told him. \"So I asked my God, and he did listen.\" They spent the night talking. Three days later, from his cell, Benedict saw his sister's soul rising to heaven in the form of a white dove. He had her buried in the tomb he'd built for himself, and the two siblings rest there together to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Gift For...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA nun, religious sister, or anyone discerning religious life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA student facing exams, finals, or a big academic milestone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who has asked, and been granted, just a little more time with someone they love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA confirmation candidate drawn to a saint who valued conversation and connection over rules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Saint Scholastica's Day gift on February 10, for any student, sister, or twin in your life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfirmation Gift\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a confirmation candidate who values deep conversation and genuine connection, Scholastica offers a gentle, relatable match. Engrave a name and confirmation date, and let her story about asking for one more night speak for itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Saint Scholastica Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis medal depicts her in her habit, a crozier in one hand and a dove near the other, a rosary at her waist, her 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 \"just a little longer\" or simply her name alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSaint Scholastica's feast day is February 10\u003c\/b\u003e, and she and her twin brother Benedict remain buried together at Monte Cassino to this day, the same tomb he'd originally built for himself alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sanctum Medals","offers":[{"title":"Stainless Steel \/ No","offer_id":53582111342928,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Stainless Steel \/ Yes","offer_id":53582111375696,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18k Gold Finish \/ No","offer_id":53582111408464,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18k Gold Finish \/ Yes","offer_id":53582111441232,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/7852\/6032\/files\/Saint-Scholastica-Medal-Gold-frontview.jpg?v=1789051428","url":"https:\/\/sanctummedals.com\/products\/saint-scholastica-medal-necklace","provider":"Sanctum Medals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}