Saint Veronica oval religious medal. The front of the medal depicts St. Veronica holding the Veil of Veronica and the reverse is marked “Pray For Us”. This detailed die-cast medal is made in the region of Italy that produces the finest quality medals in the world.
Saint Veronica, also known as Berenike, was a woman from Jerusalem who lived in the 1st century AD. According to Church tradition, Veronica was moved with sympathy when she saw Jesus carrying his cross to Golgotha and gave him her veil that he might wipe his forehead. Jesus accepted the offering, held it to his face, and then handed it back to her – the image of his face miraculously impressed upon it. This piece of cloth became known as the Veil of Veronica.
Saint Veronica is the patron of the French mulquiniers whose representations they celebrated biannually (summer and winter) as in many pious Christian countries. She is also the patron saint of photographers and laundry workers. Feast Day: July 12th.
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.