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Bronze medal, from the Paris Mint.
Minted around 1950.
Minimal wear and tear, beautiful old patina.
Engraver / Artist : Georges CROUZAT (1904-1976).
Dimensions : 59mm.
Weight : 93 g.
Metal : bronze.
Hallmark on the edge (mark on the edge) : cornucopia + bronze.
Quick and neat delivery.
The stand is not for sale.
The support is not for sale
Cécile de Rome, one of Saint Cécile, or Saint Aziliz in the Breton calendar of saints, is a Christian saint. She would have lived in Rome, in the early days of Christianity. Her legend makes her a virgin who, married by force, continued to respect her vow of virginity. It is celebrated on November 22. Saint Cecilia is the patroness of musicians as well as embroiderers.
In France, Albi Cathedral is the only cathedral to bear the name of Saint Cecilia. This cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has the largest classical organ in France. Cecilia is honored there each year on her solemnity with veneration of the relics during the solemn mass of Saint Cecilia.
She lived in Sicily. Between 176 and 180, under the emperor Marcus Aurelius, she was condemned to martyrdom, after having converted many people, including her husband. The acts of his martyrdom have nothing authentic1.
A passage from her legend states that on her way to martyrdom she heard celestial music. This anecdote will make her the patron saint of musicians, luthiers and other manufacturers.
Sainte-Cécile d'Albi Cathedral is the seat of the archdiocese of Albi, in the Tarn department in France. It is built on a rocky peak which dominates the Tarn. It took two centuries for its construction, from 1282 to 1480.
The building surprises with the contrast between its austere exterior appearance of a military fortress and the pictorial and sculptural richness of its interior. An unrivaled monument, it asserts its power through a style typical of the South-West of France, southern Gothic. Its unique style is reinforced by its interior decoration.
Sainte-Cécile Cathedral, classified with the episcopal city of Albi since July 31, 2010 on the UNESCO world heritage list, is today one of the most visited cathedrals in France1. The archiepiscopal seat (of Albi, Castres and Lavaur) is occupied by Mgr Jean Legrez. The archpriest of the cathedral is Father Paul de Cassagnac.
In addition to its status as an archiepiscopal church, it was elevated to the title of minor basilica, a dignity given by Pope Pius XII on May 9, 1947. The celebrations were chaired by Mgr Roncalli, apostolic nuncio in Paris, future Pope John XXIII.
The current cathedral is preceded by several buildings.
The first dates from the 4th century and was destroyed in 666 or 667 by fire2. A second appears in texts in 920 under the name of Saint Cecilia, the patroness of musicians. At this time, an episcopal complex brought together the cathedral, but also a baptism
In France, Albi Cathedral is the only cathedral to bear the name of Saint Cecilia. This cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has the largest classical organ in France. Cecilia is honored there each year on her solemnity with veneration of the relics during the solemn mass of Saint Cecilia.
She lived in Sicily. Between 176 and 180, under the emperor Marcus Aurelius, she was condemned to martyrdom, after having converted many people, including her husband. The acts of his martyrdom have nothing authentic1.
A passage from her legend states that on her way to martyrdom she heard celestial music. This anecdote will make her the patron saint of musicians, luthiers and other manufacturers.
Sainte-Cécile d'Albi Cathedral is the seat of the archdiocese of Albi, in the Tarn department in France. It is built on a rocky peak which dominates the Tarn. It took two centuries for its construction, from 1282 to 1480.
The building surprises with the contrast between its austere exterior appearance of a military fortress and the pictorial and sculptural richness of its interior. An unrivaled monument, it asserts its power through a style typical of the South-West of France, southern Gothic. Its unique style is reinforced by its interior decoration.
Sainte-Cécile Cathedral, classified with the episcopal city of Albi since July 31, 2010 on the UNESCO world heritage list, is today one of the most visited cathedrals in France1. The archiepiscopal seat (of Albi, Castres and Lavaur) is occupied by Mgr Jean Legrez. The archpriest of the cathedral is Father Paul de Cassagnac.
In addition to its status as an archiepiscopal church, it was elevated to the title of minor basilica, a dignity given by Pope Pius XII on May 9, 1947. The celebrations were chaired by Mgr Roncalli, apostolic nuncio in Paris, future Pope John XXIII.
The current cathedral is preceded by several buildings.
The first dates from the 4th century and was destroyed in 666 or 667 by fire2. A second appears in texts in 920 under the name of Saint Cecilia, the patroness of musicians. At this time, an episcopal complex brought together the cathedral, but also a baptism