A holy medal of St. Albert the Great (1206-1280) aka Albertus Magnus.
Memorial is November 15.
Son of a military nobleman. Dominican. Priest. Taught theology at Cologne, Germany, and Paris, France. Teacher of Saint Thomas Aquinas. Influential teacher, preacher, and administrator. Bishop of Regensburg, Germany. Introduced Greek and Arabic science and philosophy to medieval Europe. Known for his wide interest in what became known later as the natural sciences – botany, biology, etc. Wrote and illustrated guides to his observations and was considered on a par with Aristotle as an authority on these matters. Theological writer. Doctor of the Church. (from here)
The medal is Italian made.
St. Albert the Great is the patron of ---- medical technicians, natural sciences, philosophers, students. He is the Universal Doctor of the Church.
2 styles - both have the same front image, the backs are different
1) - says "St. Albert the Great Pray For Us"
2) - says "Pray for Us"
These medals are great on necklaces, bracelets, rosaries, pins or whatever else you had in mind. They all come with an open jump ring so you can attach it to your necklace.
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All medals and crucifixes are silver oxide (unless noted otherwise), which is a silver plated zinc alloy. They are quality Italian made, and the medals are approx. 1 inch tall and 5/8 inch wide. Crucifix sizes vary per listing.
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