Venerable Matt Talbot Patron of Those Battling Alcoholism Handcrafted Mandarin Crystal Beaded Rosary with Silver Plated Findings a Cabochon Bezel Center with Color Image and Silver Capped Pater Noster Beads Includes a Prayer Card IN ENGLISH

Matt Talbot is the patron of people struggling with alcoholism, addictions, substance abuse, and those seeking sobriety. This is grounded directly in authoritative sources including 🌟 What he is patron of Alcoholics — He is universally invoked by those battling alcoholism. People struggling with addictions — Including substance abuse and compulsive behaviors Recovery & sobriety — Many recovery groups and prayer cards list him as patron of sobriety. AA members / abstinence groups — He is associated with abstinence leagues and modern recovery communities. 🕊️ Why he became a patron of addiction recovery Matt Talbot was a severe alcoholic from age 12 to 28. In 1884, after hitting rock bottom, he took the pledge and remained sober for 40 years until his death. His early years of sobriety were extremely difficult, and he relied on daily Mass, prayer, penance, and charity. After his death, penitential chains were found under his clothing, revealing the depth of his spiritual discipline. He was declared Venerable by Pope Paul VI in 1975. 📅 Feast Day June 19 (commemorated by Franciscans and many recovery communities). Includes a matching prayer card imported from Italy IN ENGLISH Features & Specs Chain Type: Link Stone Shape: Round Gem Type: No Gemstone Clasp Type: No Clasp Setting Type: Bezel Stone Cut: Round Style Color: orange Style: J-1384 Stone Shape: Round Theme: Religion Stone Color: Clear Measurements Item Weight: 4 ounces Item detailsBrand Name: Gifts by Lulee, LLC Manufacturer: Gifts by Lulee, LLC Number of Items: 1 Part Number: J-1384