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Miraculous Mary Devotional Holy medal pendent Christian gift. Dispatched with Royal Mail 2nd Class.

Miraculous Mary Devotional Holy medal presented in this beautiful golden gift bag ready for your to share with your friends and loved ones.

A beautiful depiction of the blessed Virgin Mary for Saint Patrick’s Day for the Irish Catholic or descendant from Ireland in your family.

Miraculous Mary Devotional Holy medal pendent Christian gift

A beautiful devotional medal of miraculous Mary. A perfect accompaniment for you in your prayers or to give to a loved one at a confirmation, First Holy Communion, christening or wedding.

They are also a comforting and thoughtful gift to those who are ill, lonely, bereaved, or in crisis.

The Miraculous Medal (French: Médaille miraculeuse), also known as the Medal of Our Lady of Grace, is a devotional medal, the design of which was originated by Saint Catherine Labouré following her apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Rue du Bac, Paris, France. The original was made by goldsmith Adrien Vachette.

Front side:

* Mary stands on a dome, crushing a serpent beneath her feet. Describing the original vision, Catherine said the Blessed Mother appeared radiant as a sunrise, "in all her perfect beauty."

* Rays shoot out from Mary's hands, which she told Catherine, "symbolize the graces I shed upon those who ask for them."

* Words from the vision form an oval frame around Mary: "O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee."

Reverse side:

* A cross-and-bar surmounts a large, bold "M".

* Twelve stars disperse around the perimeter.

* Two hearts are depicted underneath the "M", the left lapped with a crown of thorns, the right skewed by a sword. From each, a flame emanates from the top.

Symbolism

The elements of the design encapsulate major Marian tenets and of the Catholic faith.

Front side:

* Mother – Her open arms, the "recourse" we have in her.

* Immaculate – The words, "conceived without sin."

* Assumed into Heaven – She stands on the globe.

* Mediatrix – Rays from her hands symbolizing "graces."

* Our Protection – Crushes the serpent (Gn 3:15).

Reverse side:

* The large letter "M" – Mary as Mother, Mediatrix.

* Cross and bar – Jesus' Cross of Redemption. Interleaving of the M and the cross shows Mary’s close involvement with Jesus, which also implied her role as mediatrix

* 12 stars – 12 Apostles; also recall the vision of Saint John as experienced in Book of Revelation 12:1: "And a great sign appeared in heaven: A woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars"

* Left Heart – The Sacred Heart of Jesus, who died for the sins of humankind.

* Right Heart – The Immaculate Heart of Mary, who intercedes for sinners.

* Flames around both hearts – The burning love Jesus and Mary have for all people.

This is a beautiful reproduction measuring 2cm.

Hail Mary, 

Full of Grace, 

The Lord is with thee. 

Blessed art thou among women, 

and blessed is the fruit

of thy womb, Jesus. 

Holy Mary, 

Mother of God, 

pray for us sinners now, 

and at the hour of our death.