Miraculous Medal - Symbolism, History, and Devotional Significance #3676295 (License: Personal Use)

This silver oval medal depicts the traditional Miraculous Medal design: a central Marian monogram 'M' surmounted by a cross, flanked by the Sacred Hearts of Jesus (pierced by a sword) and Mary (crowned with thorns), all encircled by twelve stars representing the Woman of the Apocalypse. The design originates from the 1830 apparitions of the Virgin Mary to Saint Catherine Labouré in Paris, and it has since become one of the most widely worn Catholic devotional medals worldwide.

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