This medal refers to a vision reported to have occurred in 1061 in the village of Walsingham, Norfolk, England to a pious English noblewoman named Lady Richeldis. She claimed that the Blessed Virgin Mary transported her soul to Nazareth where she was shown the home where the Annunciation occurred. Our Lady asked the woman to have a replica of the "Holy House" made in Walsingham. The statue associated with Our Lady of Walsingham was made in Germany. The Holy House became a shrine and place of pilgrimage. The shrine was suppressed during the Reformation in the 16th century but has always been remembered fondly by the common people who claimed miracles even as the statue was being removed. In the 20th century the shrine was restored and today there are both Roman Catholic and Anglican shrines to Our Lady of Walsingham.
The 7/8" nickel silver oval medal was made in Italy. Medal comes attached to a 24" stainless steel continuous chain, which is a nice long length, fits over most size heads; is easy to slip on and off over your head without worrying about any clasp breaking open. Comes gift boxed and with an Our Lady of Walsingham prayer card, gift bag and tissue paper.
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