Paulina, Hand-Painted Saint Medal, Patron of the Elderly, Hospice, Diabetes Choose Your Accessory::Clasp Perfect for Backpack | Luggage | Zippers | Rear View Mirror (+$2) Saint Christopher—the “Christ-bearer”—is the patron

Saint Christopher—the “Christ-bearer”—is the patron saint of travelers

Latin for “Lamb of God

the story of Saint Bernard in greeting card format

he consistently protected and cared for the bodies and souls of his parish “flock

Paulina, Hand-Painted Saint Medal, Patron of the Elderly, Hospice, Diabetes Choose Your Accessory::Clasp Perfect for Backpack | Luggage | Zippers | Rear View Mirror (+$2) Saint Christopher—the “Christ-bearer”—is the patronPaulina was born in the 19th Century in Italy with the birth name of Amabelle Lucia Visintainer. In 1875, she emigrated to Brazil with her family, and soon began taking care of sick children and the elderly. Along with one of her faithful companions, Teresa Maule, she created the Congregation of the Little Sisters of the Immaculate Conception. When she took her vows and became a Nun she selected Paulina of the Agonizing Heart of Jesus as her name. She