There are a large number of saints in Christianity – over ten thousand. They are persons who performed miracles during their lifetime or after it and who especially stood out for their Christian virtues, which is why they were officially declared saints by the Church. It is through them that people of faith address God, who answers their prayers. Different saints are patrons of various conditions, from illnesses to different types of difficult situations, and they can also be protectors of cities, confraternities and orders, various professions etc. The way of invoking and worshipping saints was regulated at the Council of Trent.

The most popular saint in the 17th and 18th centuries was Saint Benedict; that is why medals with his image are the most numerous. He was the founder of the Benedictine order and protector against the plague, which undoubtedly contributed to his popularity. Medals with his image are followed in number by those representing the saints of the Jesuit order, such as Ignatius Loyola, Francis Xavier or Aloysius Gonzaga, who are always depicted in Jesuit clothing, with a crucifix. The medals also feature St Anthony of Padua, St George, St Michael, St Anna, St Barbara and various other saints.