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