Saint Eugène de Mazenod medal that depicts the saint on the front and “Pray For Us” on the backside.
Eugène de Mazenod (August 1, 1782 -May 21, 1861) was a French Catholic priest. When he was eight years old, Mazenod’s family was forced to flee the French Revolution, leaving their considerable wealth behind. As refugees in Italy, they were very poor and moved from place to place. At the age of twenty, he returned to France and became a priest. Mazenod founded the congregation of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate. Initially focused on rebuilding the Church in France after the Revolution, their work soon spread, particularly to Canada. Mazenod was appointed Bishop of Marseille in 1837, and Archbishop in 1851. On October 19, 1975, Bishop de Mazenod was beatified and was canonized twenty years later on December 3, 1995. The universal Church commemorates him with an optional memorial on May 21, the anniversary of his death.
Patronage: dysfunctional families and family problems
Quantity: Sold in increments of one
Size: 1″ long x 5/8″ wide (25.4mm x 15.87mm)
Material: silver-plated metal alloy.
Important Note: 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.