Description
Size: a little over 1/2 inch Material: Sterling silver This medal from shows St Charles Borromeo in his cardinal vestments holding his crozier & a cross. The Latin inscription across the top of the medal is "Sancte Charles Borromeo OPP (Ora Pro Nobis)" which means Saint Charles Borromeo Pray For Us." St Charles Borromeo was born to a wealthy, noble family & was the nephew of Pope Pius, IV. St Charles studied civil & canon law & studied under the future Pope Gregory XIII. He was abbot for several abbeys before was became a cardinal in 1560 at the age of 22. St Charles spent his life & fortune in the service of the people of his diocese. He enforced the decrees of the Council of Trent, defended the Church against the followers of Martin Luther, & founded schools for the poor, seminaries & hospitals. St Charles was a teacher, confessor & parish priest to St Aloysius Gonzaga, giving him his first communion. St Charles Borromeo is patron against stomach diseases against intestinal disorders catechists catechumens bishops seminarians spiritual directors The medal was cast in sterling silver from an antique medal in the Rosa Mystica Collection so it shows all the beauty & history of the original piece. It comes with a matching holy card in an organza gift bag, ready for gift-giving, & was made in the USA IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR ALL BUYERS OUTSIDE THE USA: -Delivery of your package typically takes 2 weeks but can take up to 4 to 6 weeks. - Charges such as Value Added Tax (VAT), Customs Fees, Duties, Handling Charges, or other charges imposed by your country when you import goods are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are between you & your country & are your responsibility. - Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. - These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight or shipping company, or when you pick the item up. Please don't confuse these costs for additional shipping charges. St Charles Borromeo Medal - Sterling Silver Antique Replica Patron Of Catechists, Seminarians & Against Intestinal Disorders
