Bell-Shaped, St. Jude Medal with Chain in Sterling Silver

This unique, St. Jude medal is fashioned with a bell shape from matte-finished sterling silver.  The saint's halo and the edge of his garment are diamond-cut.  The small flame above his head represents his presence at Pentecost.  He holds an image of Jesus Christ.  The base of the medal reads "St. Jude"; the back is brush-finished.  Measures approximately 5/8" in length and includes an 18" chain.  Packaged in a maroon velvet gift box. 

St. Jude, also called Jude Thaddaeus, was one of the twelve apostles.  He is often depicted with a  flame above his head, and sometimes is holding a scroll or a book, the Epistle of Jude.  He is frequently shown holding an image of Christ, as in this medal - the icon of the Savior, Image-Not-made-by-Hands, also known as Image of Edessa.  In some traditions he is the patron saint of desperate situations and of hospitals.  His feast day is on October 28.