St. Joseph of Cupertino: Patron of Pilots (and Nervous  Passengers); Handmade Pendant

St. Joseph of Cupertino: Patron of Pilots (and Nervous Passengers); Handmade Pendant

$22.95
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This medal, of Joseph of Cupertino, is meant to be carried or worn by pilots and anxious airline passengers. I design, carve, and cast the medals myself. The medals are made of lead-free pewter and have designs on both sides. The pendant comes with a jump ring (see photo 1), so it can easily be attached to any chain you have. This listing is for the pendant alone, but it does come with a split ring so it can also be used on a key chain (see photo of packaging). Each medal comes in a felt jewelry pouch with a history card that states:"St. Joseph of Cupertino (1603-63, a Franciscan) is the patron saint of pilots because he could fly–but without an aircraft. Unlike many miracles, there are repeated (70) sober records of these flights: before a Spanish ambassador to the papal court; before hostile Inquisitors; before a skeptical Pope Urban VIII.... The records describe him soaring high with grace and always landing gently, and for the latter, he became the patron of airline passengers. He

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