{"title":"📚 St. Joseph of Arimathea","description":"\u003cp\u003eSt. Joseph of Arimathea was a disciple of Jesus who, according to the Gospels, courageously asked Pontius Pilate for permission to take the body of Christ after the Crucifixion. A wealthy and respected member of the Jewish council, Joseph had been a secret disciple of Jesus because he feared the authorities. After Jesus died, he provided his own new tomb and helped prepare the Lord's body for burial, together with Nicodemus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoseph's actions fulfilled an important role in the events surrounding Christ's burial and Resurrection. The Gospels remember him as a righteous man who looked forward to the Kingdom of God and who showed great courage and reverence at a moment when many of Jesus' followers were afraid. Later Christian traditions associate him with the spread of Christianity in Britain, though these accounts are not established by Scripture or reliable contemporary historical evidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeast Day:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 17 in some Western traditions; August 31 in the Roman Martyrology\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatronage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Undertakers, funeral directors, and those who care for the dead.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"st-joseph-of-arimathea-sterling-silver-medal-with-rhodium-chain","title":"St. Joseph of Arimathea Sterling Silver Medal with Rhodium Chain","description":"\u003cp\u003e· St. Joseph of Arimathea Medal.\u003cbr\u003e· Medal Measures 3\/4-inch tall by 1\/2-inch wide.\u003cbr\u003e· Chain is 20 Inches in length Light Rhodium Heavy Curb Chain with Lobster Claw Clasp.\u003cbr\u003e· St. Joseph of Arimathea is the Patron Saint of Funeral Directors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bliss mfg.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45521273094388,"sku":"617759029260","price":65.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2080\/9460\/files\/8300SS_C52SPa.jpg?v=1719426168"},{"product_id":"st-joseph-of-arimathea-holy-card","title":"St. Joseph of Arimathea Holy Card","description":"\u003cp\u003eHoly Card measures 3.5x2 inches.\u003cbr\u003ePrinted in full color on thick card stock.\u003cbr\u003eFinished with a high-gloss coating on the front and back of the card.\u003cbr\u003ePrayerfully printed in the USA!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoseph of Arimathea is a Biblical figure who provided the burial tomb for Jesus after his death on the cross. He is a member of the Sanhedrin and considered a disciple of Jesus. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Catholic Prayer Cards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46758772965620,"sku":"630 PC630","price":0.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2080\/9460\/files\/630_front.jpg?v=1754924922"}],"url":"https:\/\/stanthonyshop.com\/collections\/st-joseph-of-arimathea.oembed","provider":"St. Anthony's Catholic Gift Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}