1 1/8" St Bernard Medal - Antique Model ME1049

1 1/8" St Bernard Medal (29 mm) – Antique Replica in Sterling Silver or Gold Bronze

This St Bernard medal is a finely detailed and reverent devotional piece, measuring 1 1/8 inches (approximately 29 mm) in diameter. It is an exact replica of an antique or vintage medal, carefully recreated to honor its original artistry and sacred significance. Available in sterling silver or gold bronze, this medal offers a timeless tribute to one of the great spiritual figures of the Church.

The front of the St Bernard medallion features a beautifully detailed portrait of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, depicted with a serene yet intense expression, wearing the Cistercian monastic habit. His halo signifies his canonization and sanctity. The artist's signature "E. Paillet Lyon" appears on the side, highlighting the medal's French origins and classical craftsmanship.

The reverse of the St Bernard medal presents a simple but powerful design: a cross with laurel branches symbolizing victory and eternal life, alongside the inscription "Souvenir de St Bernard" ("Souvenir of St Bernard"), making it a commemorative piece intended to invoke his intercession and memory. 

The design of the St Bernard medal reflects elements of early 20th-century French religious art, characterized by classical portraiture, refined simplicity, and a focus on conveying spiritual depth through clean lines and harmonious composition.

Saint Bernard of Clairvaux (1090–1153) was a Doctor of the Church, mystic, and reformer. He is revered as the patron saint of beekeepers, candlemakers, Gibraltar, and those seeking spiritual strength and guidance. His writings on the love of God, humility, and devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary have left a lasting legacy in Christian theology and spirituality.

The St Bernard medallion can be worn as a pendant, used as a devotional sacramental for seeking spiritual guidance and strength, placed in prayer spaces, or given as a meaningful gift to those embarking on religious vocations or spiritual journeys.

Each St Bernard medal is expertly cast to preserve the fine portraiture and sacred symbolism of the original design. It is ideal for personal devotion, daily wear, or as a special keepsake honoring the enduring wisdom and spiritual legacy of Saint Bernard.

The St Bernard medal remains a cherished symbol of contemplative faith, divine wisdom, and the victorious power of spiritual devotion.