Saint Hedwig OVAL Religious Medal - 1/2 X 2/3 Inch Size of Dime, Sterling Silver

CHAIN IS NOT INCLUDED Available in Solid 14K Yellow or White Gold, or Sterling Silver Size Reference: 17mm is the size of a US dime 19mm is the size of a US nickel 25mm is the size of a US quarter adwiga was venerated widely in Poland as a saint. Numerous legends about miracles were recounted to justify her sainthood. The two best-known are those of "Jadwigas cross" and "Jadwigas foot": Jadwiga often prayed before a large black crucifix hanging in the north aisle of Wawel Cathedral. During one of these prayers, the Christ on the cross is said to have spoken to her. The crucifix, "Saint Jadwigas cross," is still there, with her relics beneath it. Because of this event, she is considered a medieval mystic. According to another legend, Jadwiga took a piece of jewelry from her foot and gave it to a poor stonemason who had begged for her help. When the king left, he noticed her footprint in the plaster floor of his workplace, even though the plaster had already hardened before her visit. The supposed footprint, known as "Jadwigas foot", can still be seen in one of Krakws churches. In yet another legend, Jadwiga was taking part in a Corpus Christi Day procession when a coppersmiths son drowned by falling into a river. Jadwiga threw her mantle over the boys body, and he regained life. On 8 June 1979 Pope John Paul II prayed at her sarcophagus; and the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments officially affirmed her beatification on 8 August 1986. The Pope went on to canonize Jadwiga in Krakw on 8 June 1997.soners.

Available in Solid 14K Yellow or White Gold, or Sterling Silver 17mm - size of a US dime, 19mm - size of a US nickel, 25mm - size of a US quarter Made in the USA All Medals are Solid 14k or .925 Sterling Silver Free Jewelry Gift Box. Chain NOT Included. Ships in one day