Our Lady of Olives medal that depicts the Blessed Virgin on the front and the Sacred Heart of Jesus on the back. This detailed die-cast medal is made in the region of Italy that produces the finest quality medals in the world.
The medal of Our Lady of Olives is well-known throughout the Church and is of French origin. According to the story, in the year 1493 a church in the French village of Murat was struck by lightning and burned to the ground. The only thing that miraculously survived the fire was a wooden statue of the Virgin Mary. This event occurred was. the beginning of the devotion to Our Lady of the Olives. To this day, the belief is that anyone who carries the medal will be preserved from lightning wherever they may be during a storm. The medal is also said to protect and assist women who are going through childbirth.
Patronage: of Reconciliation, Invoked for Protection from Lightning and for Help with Safe Childbirth
Quantity: Sold in increments of one
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.