Our Lady of Chiquinquirá medal that depicts Our Lady on the front and is marked “Pray For Us” on the back.
Our Lady of Chiquinquirá, also known as the Virgin of Chiquinquirá, is a title given to the Virgin Mary in the Catholic Church. She is the patroness of Colombia and is venerated in the town of Chiquinquirá, located in the Boyacá Department of Colombia. According to tradition, a faded painting of the Virgin Mary miraculously restored its colors in 1586, leading to her being declared the patroness of Colombia. The image is housed in the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá, and her feast day is celebrated on July 9th. *Pope Pius VII declared the Virgin of Chiquinquirá the patroness of Colombia in 1829
Quantity: Sold in increments of one medal
Size: 1″ long x 5/8″ wide (25.4mm x 15.87mm)
Material: Zamac alloy, oxidized silver plate. Made in Italy.
Important Info: All of our products are lead and cadmium-free, and nickel-safe. As they contain small parts, all items are for adult jewelry/craft making use only, not intended for children under the age of 15.