10mm, Faceted, Fire Polished, Fire & Ice Czech Glass Beads Goldtone Finish Extender Rings between Beads for No Tangle Construction Gold Plated Fillagree Bead Caps on Every Bead St. Maximilian Kolbe Picture Medal Openwork Miraculous Medal Center 2" Grapes Crucifix Overall Length: 10-1/2" Item # 553 St. Maximilian was born in Poland in 1894. In 1917, one year before his ordination into the priesthood, he founded the Militia Immaculate in Rome to advance Marian devotion. He was considered a true "apostle of the mass media" using it to advance the faith via catechetical and devotional tracts, a daily newspaper and monthly magazine. Later he started a radio station. Maximilian was a ground-breaking theologian. His insights into the Immaculate Conception anticipated the Marian theology of the Second Vatican Council and further developed the Church's understanding of Mary as "Mediatrix" of all the graces of the Trinity, and as "Advocate" for God's people. Father Maximilian was imprisoned by the Nazis in 1941, in the Auschwitz death camp. He offered his life for another prisoner and was condemned to slow death by starvation. After long and terrible sufferings that he faced with such equanimity and concern for his fellow victims, his impatient captors ended his life with a fatal injection on August 14, 1941. St. Maximilian is considered the Patron of Journalists, Families, Prisoners, the Pro-Life Movement, Chemical Dependency Afflictions, Eating Disorders and Media Communications. This saint has become my very close friend and intercessor. The Chaplet of St. Maximilian Kolbe is an extremely powerful prayer which has allowed me to come closer to the Blessed Mother and has assisted me in combating my own afflictions. I highly recommend this chaplet to all, along with devotion to this wonderful, selfless saint. Feast Day: August 14 Prayer Instructions Included. 10mm beads are comfortable to hold, yet very substantial. Good choice for anyone, and serves very well for arthritic hands, etc. International orders are welcome! All Rosaries/Chaplets & jewelry  in my store have been personally handmade by me. See our other rosaries at JRMrosaries.com