The Saint John of God Coin is made in Italy and can easily fit in your pocket or backpack, making it a thoughtful gift for someone in your life who needs some extra prayers and support. They are available as singles or in discounted packs of 25.
Saint John of God lived in the 16th century and devoted his life to serving the poor and the sick. He established hospitals and cared for the sick with great compassion, becoming known for his miracles of healing. Saint John of God is the patron saint of heart disease because of a remarkable incident in his life. One day, while attending a sermon on the Passion of Christ, he was overcome with emotion and collapsed, believed to have suffered a heart attack. He was thought to be dead and was prepared for burial, but then he suddenly came back to life, leading many to see him as a miracle worker and a protector against heart disease.
The front of this coin features the words, "Saint John of God" and "Patron Saint of Hear Disease" encirling an image of the saint. The back contains the following prayer:
Saint John of God,
Patron Saint of Heart Attacks, and Heart Disease.
You could never see suffering without helping to alleviate it.
I ask for your prayers in my keeping a healthy heart and faith.
Pray for Me.