St. Louise 12 Kt Gold-Filled Round Medal
3/4in.
Item Number: 5495
This round 12kt. gold-filled St. Louise medal is 3/4in. in diameter. It depicts St. Louise de Marillac, who along with St. Vincent de Paul founded the Sisters of Charity. She is the patroness of social workers. The medal comes with an 18in. gold plated brass chain with clasp in a deluxe gift box.
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Feast Day:
Roman Rite Calendar - 03/15
Patron Of:
Disappointing Children, Orphans, Sick, Widows, Loss of Parents
Profile
Though she considered a religious vocation from an early age, her ill health kept any house from taking her. She married Antony LeGras, an official to the queen, in 1611. Widowed in 1625. Spiritual student of Saint Vincent de Paul. With Saint Vincent, she founded the Daughters of Charity in 1642, receiving Vatican approval in 1655. Founded the Sister of Charity, took her vows in the order, and served as its superior until her death. Spiritual guide for laywomen's groups.
Born
15 August 1591 at Meux, France
Died
15 March 1660 at Paris, France of natural causes; body incorrupt
Beatified
All information used with permission of the Patron Saint Index.
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