Saint Dismas Round Religious Medal - Sterling Silver, 10K or 14K Gold

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• 14K White Gold, 2/3 x 2/3 Inch
• Available in Solid 10K & 14K Yellow or White Gold, or Sterling Silver
• Saint Dismas (sometimes spelled Dysmas or only Dimas, or even Dumas), also known as the Good Thief described in the Gospel of Luke. This unnamed thief, crucified alongside Jesus, repents of his sins, and asks Jesus to remember him in his kingdom. The name Dismas for this thief dates back to the 12th century, and various traditions have assigned him other names.
• Though never canonized by the church, "Dismas" carries the distinction of being the only human to be canonized by Jesus himself, if by 'canonized' one means the formal recognition of a person's place in heaven. According to tradition, the Good Thief was crucified to Jesus' right hand, and the other thief was crucified to his left.
• For this reason, depictions of the crucifixion often show Jesus' head inclined to his right, showing his acceptance of the Good Thief. He is patron saints of prisoners, especially condemned prisoners; undertakers; repentant thieves, and Merizo, Guam.