Harleigh Leonards St. Maria Goretti Necklace

18K Gold Platted Jewelry Hand Painted by Harleigh and then sealed with epoxy resin to be waterproof. 18in. Adjustable Chain Each necklace is packaged for you in a jewelry bag and comes with its own prayer and information card. St. Maria Goretti is the patron saint of chastity, rape victims, girls, youth, teenage girls, poverty, purity, and forgiveness. Her story and her martyrdom make her a powerful symbol of hope and resilience for those who have experienced sexual violence. As one of the youngest saints, she is a role model for young people, particularly girls, to live a life of holiness. She was born into a poor family, and her life reflects the struggles of those living in poverty. St. Maria Goretti is unique in that she is the youngest canonized saint in the Church. She died tragically on July 6, 1902, at the age of eleven.