Blessed Herman the Cripple Custom Bangle

Made with rhodium-plated or gold-plated hand-wrapped wire bangles and Sterling Silver or 14kt Gold-Filled charm-size (1/2 x 1/4 inch) patron saint medals.Hermann of Reichenau was born with a cleft palate and cerebral palsy, or possibly lateral sclerosis, meaning he had difficulty moving and speaking. As a Benedictine monk, he learned and wrote several works of theology, arithmetic, and even music. Although he became blind later in life, he was known for his inventions and his poetry, his most famous poems being 'Salve Regina' and 'Alma Redemptoris Mater'.Born: 2/18/1013 Altshausen, Swabia Died: 9/24/1054 Reichenau abbey, Germany Patronage: Writers, Composers Feast Day: September 25All Bliss saint medal products are handmade in Rhode Island at every stage of production and include a lifetime manufacturer guarantee against tarnish or damage.