Silver Virgin Mary Miraculous Pendant picture on each side & cross sterling S925 excellent quality, looks lovely in real life too

chain length 55 cm

Pendant L = 1.5 cm

W = 1 CM

breakdown of the Miraculous Medal (associated with the Virgin Mary) and its meaning:

• Origin:
  • Revealed in 1830 to Saint Catherine Labouré in Paris during apparitions of the Virgin Mary.
• Overall Meaning:
  • A symbol of Mary’s love, protection, and intercession (help through prayer) for humanity.
• Front Side (Mary standing on a globe):
  • Mary stands on the world → she is Queen of Heaven and Earth.
  • Crushing a serpent underfoot → victory over evil and sin.
  • Rays of light from her hands → graces she gives to those who ask.
  • Words around the edge:
    • “O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee” → belief in her Immaculate Conception and her role as intercessor.
• Back Side (symbols and letters):
  • Large “M” → Mary.
  • Cross above the M → Jesus’ sacrifice connected to Mary.
  • Two hearts below:
    • Sacred Heart of Jesus (crowned with thorns) → His suffering and love.
    • Immaculate Heart of Mary (pierced by a sword) → her sorrow and compassion.
  • 12 stars → the apostles and the Church; also linked to the woman in Revelation.
• Spiritual Significance:
  • Represents faith, trust, and reliance on Mary’s prayers.
  • Often worn for protection and spiritual blessings.
  • Associated with reported miracles, hence the name “Miraculous Medal.”
• Devotional Use:
  • Catholics wear it as a sacramental (a sacred sign, not a charm).
  • Encourages prayer, especially asking for Mary’s intercession.