In the Company of Saints
Patron of Those with Stressful Jobs: St. Walter of Pontoise, Handmade Medal on Chain
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Handmade medal on chain of St. Walter of Pontoise, patron saint of those with stressful jobs. I design, carve, and cast the medals myself. The medals are made of lead-free pewter and have designs on both sides. The medal comes on either an 18-inch or 24-inch zinc alloy, 2.5mm chain with a lobster clasp. Each necklace comes in a felt jewelry pouch with a history card that states:
"Walter (1030–95) was the abbot of the monastery at Pontoise, a position of considerable stress: he oversaw the monks, building projects, finances.... But he longed for solitude and peace. He tried several times to flee from his duties, once walking to Rome to ask Pope Gregory VII to be released from the job. The pope, knowing Walter’s skills, sent him back to work. Finally, Walter made peace with himself and became an example and companion to all who have stressful jobs, realizing that his work was of benefit to many and that the best way ahead was to integrate his work and his other callings. This medal of Walter was handmade at In the Co. Of Saints in Covington, LA."
"Walter (1030–95) was the abbot of the monastery at Pontoise, a position of considerable stress: he oversaw the monks, building projects, finances.... But he longed for solitude and peace. He tried several times to flee from his duties, once walking to Rome to ask Pope Gregory VII to be released from the job. The pope, knowing Walter’s skills, sent him back to work. Finally, Walter made peace with himself and became an example and companion to all who have stressful jobs, realizing that his work was of benefit to many and that the best way ahead was to integrate his work and his other callings. This medal of Walter was handmade at In the Co. Of Saints in Covington, LA."
