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What the Miraculous Medal Represents: Symbolism and Meaning of Religious Jewelry

The miraculous medal represents an important symbol of the Catholic faith, it is a religious jewel, like bracelets ,and sacred necklaces  which contain a deep spiritual meaning that is worn with great devotion by the faithful all over the world and has as its objective that of protection and divine blessing.

Religious medals generally feature sacred images or symbols, such as figures of saints, Jesus Christ, the Virgin Mary, or biblical scenes. Medals, on the other hand, are usually smaller than medals and can have a round, oval or rectangular shape with different decorations depending on the specific design medals and medallions can also be engraved with prayers, religious symbols or messages of devotion. 

Often this jewel contains a deep religious meaning, which is based on a series of symbols and references to the figure of the Virgin Mary. For example, the medal depicts Our Lady Immaculate, with outstretched arms and words written around her image.

These symbolic elements represent the purity, protection and maternal love of the Virgin, who is invoked by the faithful to obtain grace.

What are the materials used for the realization of the miraculous medal: tradition and innovation in the production of sacred objects

Tradition has it that the religious medal is made of metal, silver or wood.