This St. Jude Medal is made in Italy from silver oxidized metal and measures approximately 1" tall. The front features St. Jude Thaddeus, patron saint of hopeless causes and desperate situations, often depicted holding an image of Christ and a staff symbolizing his missionary work. A beloved saint known for offering hope and encouragement through prayer, St. Jude continues to inspire the faithful around the world. This Catholic saint medal is ideal for rosaries, necklaces, keychains, zipper pulls, devotional gifts, and other Catholic jewelry and craft projects.