ST. FRANCIS RECEIVING STIGMATA Medal, Bronze, Cast From 18th C. Italian
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:5126249 |
ST. FRANCIS RECEIVING THE STIGMATA / IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE VIRGIN MARY Medal (H-032b)
Yellow bronze with antique finish
Cast in New Mexico, USA, from 18th century Italian original
7/8 x 9/16 inches
2 grams
All saints medals now come with a ring (not pictured) so as to be worn
One of the most celebrated of saints, St. Francis of Assisi (1181-1226) abandoned his early worldly life and renounced his inheritance to devote his life to Christ. He helped t...he poor, preached in the streets, and succored the sick, which soon attracted followers and led to his founding of the order of Friars Minor (the Franciscans) in 1209. His special gifts with birds and animals are legendary. In 1224 he received the stigmata while praying on Mt. Alvernia, a rare miracle among saints.
St. Francis of Assisi was canonized 1228, a mere two years after his death; his feast day is October 4. He is the patron of: animals, birds, families, merchants, against fire, against dying alone, Nambe pueblo, NM; and the dioceses of Santa Fe, NM; San Francisco, CA; and Lancaster, England.
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Saints medals focus the prayers of the faithful. Cast in sterling silver and yellow bronze from antique historical originals, our curated collection of over 50 medals includes the most beloved saints and Madonnas. The original designs date from the 16th to the 19th centuries and feature the finest in devotional iconography from Europe and the Americas.
NOTE: Due to the nature of the hand-casting process, there might be slight variations in finish and detail from that pictured. Also, bear in mind that the photos enlarge the medals well beyond what is visible to the naked eye.
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