St. Alphonsa Custom MedalAvailable in Sterling Silver, 14kt Yellow Gold, and 14kt Gold Filled. Three sizes to choose from: Large: 1 x 3 4 inch Standard: 3 4 x 1 2 inch Charm: 1 2 x 1 4 inch Alphonsa, formerly Anna, was raised by her aunt and joined a convent after a vision from St. Theresa of Liseux. During her life she was afflicted by a variety of illnesses, including eczema and partial paralysis as a child, and pneumonia as an adult. Convincing herself to embrace