Relic Medals

A relic medal is a devotional medal with a tiny fragment of cloth set into it: a second-class relic (ex indumentis, from the saint's clothing).

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You wear the saint's image and carry something the saint once wore. It is one of the oldest Catholic ways of keeping a saint close, rooted in the handkerchiefs and aprons that touched St. Paul in the Acts of the Apostles (Acts 19:11-12).

St. Padre Pio is the saint our customers ask for most, and his medals make up the largest group here, from tiny pendants to a rare silvered medal with a fragment of his vestment. Next come St. John Paul II, including his canonization medal, and St. Rita of Cascia, patron of impossible causes. You will also find St. Anthony of Padua, St. Francis of Assisi, St. John XXIII, St. Faustina Kowalska, St. Jude Thaddeus, St. Benedict, and a Lourdes medal touched to the spring water of the Lourdes grotto.

Some of these medals are also blessed by Pope Leo XIV at the Papal audience in St. Peter's Square; the listing says so, and a holy card of the Papal blessing comes with it. The relic is never sold: it is a gift with the medal. This page is part of our full range of Catholic relics, which also has relic rosaries and holy cards.

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What kind of relic is in the medal?

A second-class relic (ex indumentis): a small fragment of fabric from the saint's clothing or vestments, sealed into the medal. The Lourdes medal is different: it was touched to the spring water of the Lourdes grotto.

Can I wear a relic medal every day?

Yes. Many people wear one on a chain or keep it in a pocket while they pray to the saint. Treat it with reverence, and never throw it away.

Which saints are on the relic medals?

Padre Pio most of all, then St. John Paul II and St. Rita of Cascia, with other saints such as St. Anthony of Padua and St. Faustina. Each listing names the saint and the relic.

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Saint Padre Pio Medal w/ 2nd Class Relic Vestment - Blessed by Pope Leo XIV | Catholically

Can I buy relic medals blessed by the Pope?

Yes! At Catholically.com, many of our relic medals are brought to St. Peter’s Square in Rome to be blessed during public Papal audiences. Some have been blessed by Pope Francis, others by Pope Leo XIV. Each blessed item comes with a holy card of the Papal blessing and is shipped from Rome with care.

What does “ex indumentis” mean on a medal?

Ex indumentis means “from the clothing.” These relic medals contain a small fragment of cloth taken from the garments worn by a saint, such as Saint Padre Pio or Saint John Paul II. They are considered highly meaningful devotional items in the Catholic faith.

What is the difference between a relic medal and a regular Catholic medal?

A relic medal includes a fragment that has been in contact with a saint’s relic or clothing, such as a piece of fabric ex indumentis. A regular Catholic medal is symbolic but does not carry that physical connection. Our relic medals offer a powerful devotional link to the saints.

Are these medals made in Italy?

Yes. Our medals are made and blessed in Rome, Italy. Each item reflects the beauty, faith, and tradition of Italian Catholic craftsmanship.

Can I give a relic medal as a gift for First Communion, Confirmation, or Baptism?

Yes, a relic medal is a meaningful and spiritual gift for sacraments like First Communion, Confirmation, or Baptism. Many of our customers choose these items to bless and protect their loved ones during sacred life moments

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