Probably the most popular-selling medal of all time. In 1830, the Virgin Mary appeared to a nun named Sister (now Saint) Catherine Laboure in Paris and showed her a vision of this exact medal which she directed to be struck and distributed. The front depicts an image of Mary inside an oval frame, standing upon a globe, wearing many rings of different colors, most of which show rays of light over the globe. Around the margin of the frame are the words “O Mary! conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee!" The back features an ‘M’ surmounted by a cross, with two hearts and twelve stars. The large letter "M" symbolizes Mary as Mother, Mediatrix; the cross and bar is for Jesus' cross of redemption; the 12 stars represent the 12 apostles, who formed the first Church; the left heart is the Sacred Heart, who died for our sins.
It’s fitting this is finely crafted in silver, since the spiritual meaning of silver symbolizes strength, spirit, divinity, wisdom and purity. This can be worn as a symbol of your faith as your favorite fashion statement. Sterling silver is reflective and mirrors the soul, it is said to bring calm and balance to the wearer. Shaman believe silver offers protection from negativity and evil; it is known as the metal of love and healing. This is 'earth friendly' as it is made with the Refined Karats system certified by Scientific Certification Systems' (SCS) strict environmental, social, and supply requirements.
The rising price of silver makes this a great investment.
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- Miraculous Medal Measures .79 Inches High by .39 Inches Wide
- Miraculous Medal is 20.00 Millimeters High x 10.00 Millimeters Wide
- Engraved Text 'O Mary! Conceived Without Sin, Pray for Us Who have Recourse to Thee' Encircles the Outside of the Medal; Mary's Hands Raised up to her Waist, Fingers Giving off Rays of Light; Background with Saint is Stippled and Antiqued; Die Struck, Medal is Crafted in Polished and Satin Sterling Silver
- Those Who Wear it will receive Great Graces. They should wear it around the neck. The Medal had originally been called the "Medal of the Immaculate Conception"
- Proudly made in USA