The Guardian Angel: What This Protection Means

October 02, 2026

"Guardian angel, sweet companion..." Few prayers are learned so early in Spanish families as the Guardian Angel prayer. Behind this children's prayer lies one of the oldest and most comforting beliefs in Christianity.

The Guardian Angel, Pietro da Cortona, 17th century (Wikimedia Commons, public domain)

What is a guardian angel

Christian tradition teaches that each person has an angel assigned by God to accompany and protect them throughout life, a silent messenger who watches over them unseen. Their feast day is celebrated on October 2.

A devotion for all ages

It is customary to give a Guardian Angel medal to young children, so they can wear it on their clothes or keep it in their crib, but it is also a much-loved gift for someone who is starting to drive, travels frequently, or is going through a time of uncertainty.

Why give this medal

At Khartes Madrid, we design and make by hand, here in Spain, medals that are meant to be much more than jewelry: they are a way to keep faith and our family traditions close to the heart. We believe that giving a medal is an act of love: a way to tell someone that we pray for them and that we wish them to be always protected.

We do not yet have a Guardian Angel medal, but our medals, handmade in Spain with natural stones and enamels, are a beautiful way to accompany those you love most, reminding them that they never walk alone.