St. Peregrine Medals

The St. Peregrine medal — worn by cancer patients, caregivers, and those facing serious illness — honors the 13th-century Servite friar whose cancerous leg was miraculously healed the night before surgeons were scheduled to amputate it. Born in Forlì, Italy around 1260, Peregrine Laziosi spent his youth as a political agitator before a profound conversion led him into religious life. For decades he stood in prayer for hours each day, developing a painful cancerous sore on his foot that resisted all treatment. On the eve of his amputation, he prayed before a crucifix and fell into a vision of Christ descending to heal him. When the surgeons arrived the next morning, the cancer was completely gone. He lived to age 80 and was canonized in 1726. His feast day is May 1, which falls during National Cancer Research Month.

Catholics wear a St. Peregrine medal as a tangible act of trust — a daily reminder that miraculous healing is possible and that no diagnosis is beyond God's reach. These medals are carried into chemotherapy suites, worn through radiation treatments, and placed on hospital bedside tables. They are given by spouses, parents, children, and close friends who want to offer something more than words. A St. Peregrine necklace is one of the most meaningful gifts you can give at a cancer diagnosis, at the start of chemotherapy, or to celebrate remission. It is also a deeply personal memorial gift for a family that has lost someone to cancer.

Every St. Peregrine medal in our collection is crafted in the USA by Bliss Manufacturing and backed by a lifetime guarantee. Choose from sterling silver, 14kt gold filled, and 14kt solid gold — each available in multiple sizes with matching chain lengths. Browse our full range of patron saint medals or explore related collections including St. Jude medals for those facing hopeless causes. Free shipping on orders over $40.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is St. Peregrine the patron saint of?

St. Peregrine Laziosi is the patron saint of cancer patients, those with tumors, people living with AIDS, and anyone suffering from serious or chronic illness. His patronage is rooted in a specific miracle: the night before surgeons were scheduled to amputate his cancerous leg, he prayed before a crucifix and experienced a vision of Christ healing him, and when the surgeons arrived the next morning the cancer was completely gone. Because his suffering and healing are so precisely documented, Catholics with cancer have turned to his intercession for centuries, and his medal is one of the most widely recognized Catholic healing devotionals in the world.

What is the miracle of St. Peregrine?

The miracle of St. Peregrine occurred in the early 14th century when the Servite friar developed a virulent cancerous sore on his right foot that had resisted all treatment and grown so severe that the physician Carlo of Arezzo scheduled an amputation. The night before the surgery, Peregrine dragged himself to the chapter room and prayed before a painted crucifix, falling into a deep vision in which Christ descended from the cross and touched his wounded foot. When he woke, he examined the foot and found the cancer completely healed — no wound, no disease, no trace of the lesion that had been there for years. The surgeons confirmed the healing the next morning and found nothing to operate on, and this miracle was central to his canonization by Pope Benedict XIII in 1726.

When is St. Peregrine's feast day, and why is May significant for cancer patients?

St. Peregrine's feast day is May 1, a date that carries special resonance because May is also National Cancer Research Month in the United States. Many Catholics and oncology communities observe his feast day with Masses, novenas, and anointing of the sick services specifically for cancer patients and their families. Giving a St. Peregrine medal as a feast day gift on or around May 1 is a meaningful way to honor someone who is living with cancer, and many parishes hold special blessings of St. Peregrine medals during this time. The convergence of his feast day with National Cancer Research Month has made May 1 one of the most active gifting dates for this particular medal throughout the year.

What is a good Catholic gift for someone who has just been diagnosed with cancer?

A St. Peregrine medal necklace is widely considered the most appropriate and meaningful Catholic gift for someone who has just received a cancer diagnosis. Unlike flowers or food, a medal is something the person can wear every day — into appointments, through treatment, and during recovery — as a physical reminder that they are being prayed for and that miraculous healing has happened before. Sterling silver is the most common choice for a diagnosis gift because it is durable, hypoallergenic, and appropriate for everyday wear in medical settings. If the recipient has a strong faith life, a 14kt gold filled or 14kt solid gold medal makes a more lasting keepsake. All of our St. Peregrine medals are made in the USA by Bliss Manufacturing and arrive in gift-ready packaging.

Can you give a St. Peregrine medal to someone who is not Catholic?

Yes — a St. Peregrine medal is a deeply appropriate gift for anyone facing cancer or serious illness, regardless of their religious background. The story of his overnight healing is universally understood as a story of hope, and the act of giving the medal communicates care and prayer rather than a requirement to adopt any specific religious practice. Many recipients who are not Catholic wear the medal throughout treatment because of what it represents to the person who gave it to them. If you are giving the medal to a non-Catholic, a brief handwritten note explaining the story of St. Peregrine's miracle adds meaningful context that most recipients genuinely appreciate.

Are your St. Peregrine medals made in the USA, and what quality guarantee do they carry?

Every St. Peregrine medal sold on rosarycard.net is made in the USA by Bliss Manufacturing, one of the country's most established religious jewelry manufacturers, with decades of experience producing Catholic medals to exacting standards. All medals carry a lifetime guarantee against manufacturing defects, so you can purchase with complete confidence whether you are buying a sterling silver medal for everyday wear or a 14kt solid gold piece as a lasting keepsake. Bliss medals are stamped with metal content and meet strict quality controls that mass-imported medals do not. We believe that a medal given during one of the most difficult moments in a person's life should be made with the same care and intention that goes into wearing it, which is why we stock only USA-made pieces from this trusted manufacturer.

The Story of St. Peregrine Laziosi

Peregrine Laziosi was born around 1260 in Forlì, Italy, into a wealthy family that opposed the papacy. As a teenager he was part of a political faction that physically attacked St. Philip Benizi, a Servite friar sent by the pope to negotiate peace. Peregrine struck Philip across the face — and Philip responded by turning the other cheek in silence. That act of charity shattered Peregrine's hostility. He sought Philip out, begged forgiveness, and eventually joined the Servite Order himself. He returned to Forlì as a friar and lived a life of severe penance, including a vow to remain standing whenever he could to mortify his flesh. After decades of this practice, he developed a virulent cancerous lesion on his right foot. The wound grew so severe that the physician Carlo of Arezzo — one of the most respected surgeons of the era — scheduled an amputation. The night before the surgery, Peregrine dragged himself to the chapter room and prayed in agony before a painted crucifix of the crucified Christ. He fell into a deep vision in which Christ descended from the cross and touched his foot. When he woke and examined the wound, the cancer had completely vanished. The surgeons found no trace of disease. Peregrine lived to approximately age 80, continuing his ministry until his death in 1345. He was beatified in 1609 and canonized by Pope Benedict XIII in 1726. The Church formally recognizes him as the patron saint of cancer patients, those with tumors, and all who suffer from serious or chronic illness.

Why Catholics Wear a St. Peregrine Medal

The tradition of wearing a St. Peregrine medal is rooted in the specific, documented miracle of his healing — not in a general association with illness, but in a single night when a terminal cancer diagnosis was reversed through prayer. That specificity is what makes this medal so powerful for people living with a cancer diagnosis today. When someone wears a St. Peregrine necklace into a chemotherapy appointment, they are not simply wearing a religious symbol; they are invoking the intercession of a man who was in the same position — facing the amputation of a limb, in severe pain, with no medical hope remaining — and who experienced a complete and unexplained healing. Most St. Peregrine medals depict the saint as a Servite friar in his black habit, with his right leg exposed to show the healed wound, and often with a crucifix nearby referencing the vision. Some medals include a small image of Christ on the cross on the reverse. The imagery is deliberately specific to his miracle rather than generic saintly iconography, which is why recipients — Catholic or not — immediately understand what the medal represents when they receive it. Wearing it is an act of hope, a statement that the person carrying it believes healing is possible and that they are not facing their illness alone.

Our St. Peregrine Medal Collection

Our St. Peregrine medals are made in the USA by Bliss Manufacturing, one of the oldest and most respected religious jewelry manufacturers in the country, and every piece carries a lifetime guarantee against defects. The collection includes medals in sterling silver, 14kt gold filled, and 14kt solid gold — three distinct price points that allow you to choose a medal appropriate for any budget or occasion. Medal sizes range from petite round styles suitable for everyday wear on a delicate chain to larger oval and rectangular formats that display the saint's image with greater detail. Chain lengths typically run 18 to 24 inches, with options for both women and men. All orders over $40 ship free. If you are looking for additional intercession for serious illness, our St. Jude medal collection is dedicated to hopeless and desperate causes, and our St. Rita medals honor the patron of impossible causes and those who suffer. For those navigating mental and emotional illness alongside a physical diagnosis, our St. Dymphna medals offer a companion devotion. Every medal ships in gift-ready packaging from rosarycard.net.

Giving a St. Peregrine Medal as a Gift

A St. Peregrine medal is one of the few gifts that genuinely meets a person where they are in a cancer diagnosis. The most common gifting moment is immediately after a diagnosis is received — when a family member or close friend wants to place something physical and prayerful in the hands of someone who has just heard devastating news. A sterling silver medal given at the start of chemotherapy tells the recipient that they are being carried in prayer through every treatment session. Remission is another powerful occasion: a 14kt gold filled or 14kt solid gold St. Peregrine necklace marks the end of treatment as both a celebration and a lasting keepsake of the journey survived. Caregivers — spouses, adult children, and close friends who have walked every step of treatment alongside a loved one — are often overlooked in gifting, and a St. Peregrine medal acknowledges their sacrifice directly. For families who have lost someone to cancer, a memorial gift of this medal honors the person's fight and keeps the devotion alive. His feast day on May 1, during National Cancer Research Month, is also a meaningful date to give or receive this medal, and many parishes hold special blessings of St. Peregrine medals that week. Every medal from rosarycard.net ships in gift-ready packaging, and orders over $40 receive free shipping.
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