5/8" St Gerard Our Lady of Perpetual Help Medal - Antique Model ME1013

5/8" St Gerard Our Lady of Perpetual Help Medal (16 mm) – Antique Replica in Sterling Silver or Gold Bronze 

This St Gerard Our Lady of Perpetual Help medal is a beautifully detailed devotional piece, measuring 5/8 inch (approximately 16 mm) in diameter. It is an exact replica of an antique or vintage medal, carefully recreated to preserve its original sacred artistry. Available in sterling silver or gold bronze, this medal unites two beloved devotions in a single, timeless design.

The front of the St Gerard Our Lady of Perpetual Help medallion features a delicate and expressive image of Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Perpetuo Socorro) holding the Christ Child. Surrounded by angels bearing the instruments of the Passion, this traditional Byzantine iconography evokes Mary’s role as the ever-ready intercessor and protector of those who seek her aid. The rich detail of the figures and flowing robes captures the tender and powerful bond between Mother and Child.

The reverse of the St Gerard Our Lady of Perpetual Help medal depicts Saint Gerard Majella, shown holding a cross and a lily, symbols of his unwavering faith and purity. The inscription reads "Sancte Gerarde Majella Ora Pro Nobis," Latin for "Saint Gerard Majella, pray for us," invoking his powerful intercession.

The design of the St Gerard Our Lady of Perpetual Help medal reflects a combination of Gothic Revival and late 19th-century devotional art styles, characterized by its fine detail, soft relief, and harmonious composition. The modest size of the medal enhances its intimate and personal character, perfect for daily wear.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help is one of the most venerated images of the Blessed Virgin Mary, renowned for her miraculous interventions and aid to those in need. Saint Gerard Majella (1726–1755), a Redemptorist lay brother, is the patron saint of mothers, expectant mothers, and childbirth, known for his miracles of healing and protection during pregnancy.

Each St Gerard Our Lady of Perpetual Help medal is expertly cast to retain the delicate features and sacred symbolism of the original design. It is ideal for mothers, expectant mothers, families, and all who seek the loving protection of Our Lady and the powerful intercession of Saint Gerard.

The St Gerard Our Lady of Perpetual Help medal remains a cherished sign of faith, hope, and divine assistance through the intercession of Mary and Saint Gerard.