Patron of Lacrosse Players: Saint Jean de Brébeuf, Handmade Medal

Patron of lacrosse players, St. Jean de Brebeuf, handmade medal. 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 Jean de Brébeuf (1593-1649), a French Jesuit missionary who spent over 20 years among the Huron people, helped give the modern game of lacrosse its name when, watching the Hurons play a similar game, he decided the sticks looked like a bishop’s crozier (cross). St. Jean immersed himself in Huron language and culture. Given his athletic prowess (he impressed the Hurons with his rowing), his immersion in every aspect of Huron life, and his descriptions of lacrosse, it’s logical to believe he also played it. His combination of spirituality and athletic abilities makes him an apt candidate to be patron of a game he helped name. This medal was handmade at In the Company of Saints."