The St. Luke necklace pairs a St. Luke medal, the patron saint of artists, with a silvertone paintbrush charm. It is a Catholic necklace for painters, illustrators, art teachers, and art students who want their faith and their craft in one piece.
St. Luke the Evangelist wrote the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles. Tradition holds that he painted portraits of the Virgin Mary, and artists have honored him as their patron for centuries. He is also the patron of physicians and surgeons. His feast day is October 18.
Oval St. Luke medal, 1 inch long by 0.6 inch wide
Silvertone paintbrush charm, 1.1 inches long
Medal and charm are base metal alloy
Stainless steel chain in 18 inch or 24 inch length
Gift for confirmation, birthdays, graduation, Christmas, teacher appreciation, or St. Luke's feast day.
