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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is St. Paul the patron saint of?
St. Paul is the patron saint of missionaries, theologians, writers, the press, converts, hospital workers, Malta, and Greece. His patronage of missionaries and converts flows directly from his own life — he was history's most dramatic convert, transformed on the road to Damascus from a persecutor of Christians into the Church's greatest evangelist, and he spent the rest of his life traveling the known world to bring the Gospel to people who had never heard it. Writers and theologians claim him because his thirteen New Testament letters remain the most theologically rich body of writing in Christian history, shaping doctrine from the earliest centuries to the present day.
What happened to St. Paul on the road to Damascus?
While traveling to Damascus to arrest followers of Jesus, Saul of Tarsus was suddenly surrounded by a blinding light and fell to the ground, hearing the voice of the risen Christ ask, "Why do you persecute me?" He arrived in Damascus completely blind and spent three days fasting before a disciple named Ananias came to him, restored his sight, and baptized him. This event, recorded in Acts chapters 9, 22, and 26, is the most famous conversion narrative in Christian history and the foundation of Paul's entire apostolic identity. Catholics who wear a St. Paul medal often carry the Damascus story as their own — a reminder that no one is beyond the reach of grace.
How many letters did St. Paul write in the New Testament?
Thirteen letters in the New Testament bear Paul's name, ranging from the sweeping theological argument of Romans to the personal appeal of Philemon, which is only one page long. Scholars generally consider seven of these — Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Philippians, 1 Thessalonians, and Philemon — to be undisputed letters written directly by Paul, while the remaining six are attributed to him or to his school of disciples. Together these letters address justification by faith, the nature of the Church, the resurrection, Christian ethics, and the mystery of Christ, forming the theological architecture that every subsequent Christian writer has built upon. The book and sword depicted on St. Paul medals reference both his written legacy and his martyrdom.
When is the feast of the Conversion of St. Paul?
The feast of the Conversion of St. Paul is celebrated on January 25, marking the close of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity and making it one of the most ecumenically significant dates on the Catholic calendar. A second major feast, June 29, is the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, which honors both apostles together and is a holy day of obligation in many countries. The January feast focuses specifically on the Damascus road event and is a popular day for RCIA candidates to reflect on their own journeys toward the Church. Both dates are meaningful occasions to give a St. Paul medal to someone in the middle of a faith transition.
What does a St. Paul medal look like?
A St. Paul medal most commonly depicts the apostle holding a sword in one hand and a book or scroll in the other — the sword representing both his martyrdom by beheading and the "sword of the Spirit" he describes in Ephesians 6, while the book represents his New Testament letters. Some medals show rays of light emanating from him, referencing the blinding light of the Damascus road, and others include his name or a short inscription from his writings. The reverse side often carries a prayer for missionaries or a general invocation of his intercession. Our Bliss Manufacturing medals render these details with fine craftsmanship in sterling silver, 14kt gold filled, and 14kt solid gold.
Are your St. Paul medals made in the USA and what guarantee do they carry?
Every St. Paul medal we sell is made in the United States by Bliss Manufacturing, a trusted American Catholic jewelry maker with a long history of producing durable, finely detailed religious medals. Each medal is backed by Bliss's lifetime guarantee, which means if your medal ever has a manufacturing defect, it will be replaced — no questions asked. We offer sterling silver, 14kt gold filled, and 14kt solid gold options in multiple sizes and chain lengths, so you can choose a piece that fits both the wearer and the occasion. Orders over $40 ship free, and every medal arrives in gift-ready packaging.