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A Look at Christian Lapel Pins

Tuesday, May 23rd, 2006

A popular type of lapel pin is one that signifies a person’s faith. Today there are many beautiful examples of lapel pins specifically designed for Christians. These pins may be given out by churches, community organizations or as religious gifts. Due to the popularity of Christian lapel pins you can find a large selection of stock lapel pins with Christian symbols such as crosses, angels, doves and fish.

Recently there has been a rise in popularity with Christian jewelry. News stories report on politicians and others wearing their Christian lapel pins with pride. Following on the heels of the popular “WWJD” (what would Jesus do?) jewelry trend amongst teens, there has been a trend for cherub lapel pins as well as fish, Celtic crosses and also Christian quotes and sayings.

A Christian lapel pin is a thoughtful, affordable gift for a first communion, baptism or confirmation. With so many to choose from it is easy to find a beautiful and suitable design. Custom Christian lapel pins can also be created for religious camps, special events and even weddings! As the popularity of lapel pins continues to grow, more religions and groups will find their organizations represented in specialized lapel pins.

Many churches on tight budgets find Christian lapel pins an affordable way to thank the many volunteers and community members who contribute to the work at the church. An example is the Mormon Church who gives all of their missionaries lapel pins which helps identify them and bonds them with their fellow missionaries. Many churches also provide lapel pins to their ushers and altar boys and girls. Christian lapel pins are wonderful gifts for religious get-togethers or gift exchanges. With so many options, a gracious and respectful lapel pin is easy to find. Many church suppliers carry a wide selection of stock Christian lapel pins.

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Religious Jewelry: A Memorable Gift

Tuesday, May 23rd, 2006

By Chris Robertson

The wearing of religious jewelry is steeped in many faiths. Christian jewelry often takes the form of a cross that is worn by the Christian as an outward symbol of his or her inner faith in Jesus.

In the Catholic tradition, religious jewelry is often given as a Baptism gift, a Communion gift, or a Confirmation gift. Tiny rosaries or small bracelets are often given to babies upon their Baptism, while necklaces and rosaries are often chosen as gifts for First Holy Communion. For Catholic children, however, it is Confirmation – and the Saint medals they receive – that is often the most meaningful.

In preparation for their Confirmation, Roman Catholic pre-teens choose a Saint’s name to take as their own. It’s not uncommon for them to pour over books about Saints and to query relatives about their own Confirmation names. Often, relatives will bring out the Saints medals they received as gifts upon their Confirmations and share vivid recollections about the significance of their Patron Saints.

Presenting Saint medals to Roman Catholics experiencing their Confirmation is common, as is the gifting of other religious jewelry. Christian jewelry, such as gold or silver crucifixes, Holy Spirit pins, and rosaries are also given. But it is often saint medals that mean the most to the girl or boy being Confirmed.

Some of the most popular Patron Saints are:

St. Jude – The Patron Saint of desperate cases, St. Jude was one of the 12 Apostles. His feast day is October 28.

St. Matthew – One of the 12 Apostles, St. Matthew is the Patron Saint of bankers, possibly because he was a tax collector prior to his conversion. His feast day is September 21.

St. Philomena – Although much of her life remains a mystery, it is believed that St. Philomena was martyred at the age of 14. This is why she is the Patron Saint of infants and children.

St. Thomas Aquinas – Born in 1226, St. Thomas Aquinas is the Patron Saint of students and of universities. His feast day is January 28.

St. Agnes – The Patron Saint of girls, more specifically of the Children of Mary, St. Agnes was martyred at the age of 13. Her feast day is January 21.

Religious jewelry is not only an adornment – it is a manifestation of faith. When given as a gift, it is an acknowledgement of the spirituality of the recipient. When worn, it is a reminder of one’s faith in God and a recognition of one’s humble origins.

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Religious Jewelry

Tuesday, May 23rd, 2006

By Alison Cole

Divine aesthetics is how one might define religious jewelry, if asked to do so. Jewelry has a symbolic significance in many cultures around the world. It is the symbol of faith, devotion and a love of spirituality. Nowadays, however, religious jewelry has added many other facets to its basic nature. Worn for fashion, aesthetics and style, religious jewelry has its own enviable position in the wide market of jewelry. After all, divinity mingled with elegance and class is a tempting combination.

Fine religious jewelry crafted out of immaculately chosen precious stones and metals is a way of flaunting your sense of spirituality in a classy fashion. It can be gifted to a friend as a sign that you wish that God may always be with the person who wears this symbol of faith. Or it may be given to someone to whom you wish to show your unchanging faith and devotion. It is also an ideal gift for an older relative or a grandparent, who would value it as a symbol of spirituality.

If you have a symbol in mind for the piece of religious jewelry that you wish to buy, be sure that you will be able to procure it. Sellers of religious jewelry have all possible symbols of religious faith available in pendants, rings, necklaces, brooches, earrings and bracelets. From the most popular symbol of the Cross (Crucifix) to the figurine of Ganesha, the very well known Indian God of prosperity, the variety is as baffling as that of fashion jewelry. The wearer of a multi-faith religious jewelry shows his inclination for religious tolerance and world peace. So, you may choose between Christian jewelry, and multi-faith jewelry such as religious symbols of Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism and various other world religions. Next time you wish to add another piece to your collection of jewelry, buy one that may also bring you contentment, with beauty.

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