This combination of a rectangular and oval gold tone medals have a soft and tactile quality that adds an extra layer of comfort to the wearer. The rectangular medal is about 1 inch in length.
Front:
Image of Virgin Mary with VIRGO VIRGINUM (transl from Latin: “Virgin of Virgins”) inscription at bottom
Back:
Vision of Saint Bernadette in the grottoes at Lourdes, France. St. Bernadette had a total of 18 visions of the Virgin Mary in the grottoes at Lourdes. Since then, the site has been considered a holy place where followers go to swim in the waters. Lourdes is still an extremely popular pilgrimage destination. Travelers from all over the world make the journey every year seeking health and healing.
Front of oval medal:
Image of Mary with inscription (transl. from French): “Our queen, born without sin, please pray for us”
Back:
Cross and arms with large “M”. The twelve stars represent the Apostles and crown of stars encircling the head of the woman in the sky (referred to in the book of Revelations) The two hearts represent the Sacred Heart and Immaculate Heart.
This is known as the Medal of Our Lady of Graces or Miraculous medal.
The Miraculous medal was designed in the 19th century after a vision of the Virgin Mary appeared to Catherine, instructing her to spread the word of grace to a world that did not have enough of it. The Miraculous medal is extremely popular. According to Catherine’s vision, anyone who wore this medal would receive great graces.
This combination of a rectangular and oval gold tone medals have a soft and tactile quality that adds an extra layer of comfort to the wearer. The rectangular medal is about 1 inch in length.
Front:
Image of Virgin Mary with VIRGO VIRGINUM (transl from Latin: “Virgin of Virgins”) inscription at bottom
Back:
Vision of Saint Bernadette in the grottoes at Lourdes, France. St. Bernadette had a total of 18 visions of the Virgin Mary in the grottoes at Lourdes. Since then, the site has been considered a holy place where followers go to swim in the waters. Lourdes is still an extremely popular pilgrimage destination. Travelers from all over the world make the journey every year seeking health and healing.
Front of oval medal:
Image of Mary with inscription (transl. from French): “Our queen, born without sin, please pray for us”
Back:
Cross and arms with large “M”. The twelve stars represent the Apostles and crown of stars encircling the head of the woman in the sky (referred to in the book of Revelations) The two hearts represent the Sacred Heart and Immaculate Heart.
This is known as the Medal of Our Lady of Graces or Miraculous medal.
The Miraculous medal was designed in the 19th century after a vision of the Virgin Mary appeared to Catherine, instructing her to spread the word of grace to a world that did not have enough of it. The Miraculous medal is extremely popular. According to Catherine’s vision, anyone who wore this medal would receive great graces.
