St. Edith Stein Custom Medal

Available in Sterling Silver, 14kt Yellow Gold, and 14kt Gold-Filled.Three sizes to choose from: Large: 1 x 3/4 inch Standard: 3/4 x 1/2 inch Charm: 1/2 x 1/4 inch Also known as Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, Edith was a child from a Jewish family. She converted to Catholicism when she realized her lack of faith in Judaism. Following her baptism, she began teaching at a Catholic school, but was forced to quit in 1933 due to Nazi government Laws. In 1938 her and her sister, also a Catholic convert, were sent to a Carmelite monastery in the Netherlands. Both were arrested in 1942 by the Nazis and died in the concentration camp at Auschwitz.Born: 10/12/1891 Breslaw, GermanyDied: 8/9/1942 Auschwitz concentration campFeast Day: August 9 Patronage: Europe, Loss of parents, Converted Jews, MartyrsAll Bliss saint medal products are handmade in Rhode Island at every stage of production and include a lifetime manufacturer guarantee against tarnish or damage.