12K Gold Filled American Made Patron Saint Kilian Medal Pendant on Chain Necklace in Velvet Gift Box This beautiful medal is made of 12K Gold Filled in America. It's craftsmanship and attention to detail are flawless. The medal has a round hoop bail (not pictured) and comes with a chain and the necklace is mounted and gift-ready in a nice velvet jewelry gift box. This medal is also available in .925 Sterling Silver or 14K Solid Gold in a variety of sizes priced accordingly. Please let us know if you would like to see those items also or search our store. ITEM SPECIFICSMedal Type: | 12 K Gold Filled Medal Pendant | Medal Measurements: | 1/2 x 1/4" | Chain Type: | Gold Filled Lite Curb Chain | Chain Measurements: | 18" |
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About Saint Kilian Saint Kilian, also spelled Killian (or alternatively : Cillian), was an missionary and the of (nowadays the northern part of ), where he began his labours towards the end of the 7th century. There are several biographies of him. The oldest texts which refer to him are an 8th century at and the notice by in his martyrology. According to Maurus, Kilian was a native of Ireland, whence with eleven companions he went to eastern and . After having preached the in Würzburg, he succeeded in converting to the local lord, Duke Gozbert, and much of the population. Kilian eventually told the Duke that he was in violation of sacred scripture by being married to his brother's widow, Geilana. When Geilana (whom Kilian had failed to convert to Christianity) heard of Kilian's words against her marriage, she was so angry that she had her soldiers sent to the main square of Würzburg, where Kilian and his colleagues were preaching, and had him beheaded, along with two of his companions, (also called Colonan or Kolonat) and . It is difficult to fix the date with precision, as Gozbert and Geilana are only known through these two somewhat imprecise Church records. The elevation of the of the three was performed by , the first . Their skulls, inlaid with precious stones, have been preserved to this day. On St Kilian's day, a glass case containing the three skulls is removed from a crypt, paraded through the streets before large crowds, and put on display in (dedicated to Kilian). Statues of these three saints (among others) line the famous Saints' Bridge across the . According to Irish sources, Kilian was born in Mullagh, , and is the patron saint of the parish of , near in , where he is believed to have resided before travelling to Germany. A church and holy well are named after him and his feast day, , is traditionally celebrated with a when crowds visit the well for prayers, followed by evening social events. The name has several variations in spelling (e.g. Chillian, Killian, Cilian, Kilian). In Ireland, the preferred spelling is Cillian; the name appears thus in the . Saint Kilian's feast day is , and he is usually portrayed, as in his statue at Würzburg, bearing a bishop's and wielding a sword. The Kiliani-Volksfest (two weeks in July) is the main civil and religious festival in the region around Würzburg. He is one of the for sufferers of . Kilian is still in use as a given name in South Africa, Australia, Ireland, the USA and the Franconian portion of Germany. This Spirit-Filled necklace is a stunning and heart warming necklace that will remind the wearer of the important things in life each time they feal it, put it on or take it off. This assistance to the wearers spiritual walk makes this item priceless! Enlightened Expressions sells only the highest quality items and offers the largest collection of Spirit-Filled Jewelry. With thousands of Spirit-Filled and religious jewelry items you are sure to find what you need at our store. What they say about US and our Spirit-Filled Jewelry These quotes are taken directly from the people who purchased our Fine Religious Jewelry Items. These are good people just like you and this is what they have to say about us and the item they bought from us: ?A lovely piece. More beautiful than I imagined. I love it...? ?The most Honest Seller I have met on ebay,Thanks so much? ?Lovely item. Even better than represented. Very pleased? ?Just beautiful, both of them! thank you so much!!!!!!!!? ?THEY HAVE A <></>LOT OF NICE THINGS AND I WILL BE BUYING MORE? ?SO BEAUTIFUL, much better than expected. Thanks so much!? ?This a very beautiful necklace. I haven't taken it off! Seller A++++++++++? | 
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