
15mm Oval Miraculous Medal
Beautifully crafted oval, Miraculous Medal (15mm X 10mm) makes the perfect gift for the religiously devout. Beautiful medal commemorating our Blessed Mother. This medal is Medium Large. **Chain not included in the price** Symbolism and History: 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. It was made by goldsmith Adrien Vachette. 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 involveme