St. Lidwina of Schiedam Custom BangleMade with rhodium plated or gold plated hand wrapped wire bangles and Sterling Silver or 14kt Gold Filled charm size (1 2 x 1 4 inch) patron saint medals. At age 15 Lidwina was ice skating when she fell and broke her rib, leading to a development of gangrene, and her paralysis. Despite her immense pain, she gained fame as a healer as she experienced visions in her bed. After years of suffering and loss of body parts, she passed away at the age of 53.