Saints For Sinners Saint John of God Hand Painted MedalIn his early years, John was a wayward Portuguese soldier and religious icon salesman, like SaintsforSinners. com! After hearing a life changing sermon given by his friend John of Avila, John decided he needed to seek forgiveness and asylum in God. As a result, John began doing charity and missionary work and helped many people despite his own chronic heart condition. He is the patron of, and often worn by, those living with or affected by heart