At the age of twelve, Saint Maria (Marie) Goretti was attacked by her teenage neighbor. He tried to rape her and when unsuccessful, he stabbed her a number of times. She forgave him on her deathbed and returned to him in a vision, upon which he converted to the Faith. She is a patroness of teenage girls and of loss of parents. Feast day July 6.
Manufacturer production no. 0804QSS/18SS
Velveteen jewelry box.
Hand crafted in the USA with a Lifetime Manufacturer's Warranty.