Miraculous Medal

The Miraculous Medal, is an oval medal, which was designed based on a Marian apparition of the Catholic nun Catherine Labouré.

A first aspect, more in the form of an encounter and conversation with the Virgin Mary, Sister Catherine had experienced during the night from 18th to 19th July 1830. During two appearances on 27 November and in December 1830 saw then enclosed within an oval frame on the globe and standing of the words "Receive O Mary, without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. " Maria. This motif is seen on the front of the medal. In addition, Catherine Labouré reported, the letter "M " with a cross above it and the Hearts of Jesus and Mary's heart to have seen among them. This motif is seen on the reverse of the medal. Maria said to have instructed that a medal with these motifs is marked and promised that all who wear them, great graces will be received.

Initially believed her confessor Father Aladel, with whom she should speak only about not in the genuineness of the phenomenon. It was not until 1832, after Sister Catherine urged adamant procured Father Aladel the permission of the Archbishop Hyacinthe -Louis de Quélen for embossing the medals.

Characteristic reports of various cures that have been associated with the medal, led to the name " Miraculous Medal ". It allows a plenary indulgence on certain days.

Often a Miraculous Medal is attached to the rosary.