Holy Face Medal w/ Pieta: 3/4" PEWTER (Antique Silver)

• Two-sided.
• 3D.
• Includes jump ring.
• Antique Black w/ gunmetal border.
• Cross measures: HEIGHT:  1.75 ” (4.4 cm) x WIDTH:  1.25” (3.2 cm).
• Materials:  Zinc-alloy.
• Die cast.
• Makes a beautiful sacramental gift.
• Designed by Holy Face Gifts.
• The front of the cross is the effigy of the Holy Face of Jesus with the inscriptions INRI, Tours 1876 and the Latin phrase “Vade Retro Satana” (Get behind me, Satan).
• The back of the cross reads “Sit Nomen Domini Benedictum” (Blessed be the Name of the Lord). In the center it reads : “Reparation PIE IX 1847”.

As referenced from the Manual of the Archconfraternity of the Holy Face on p. 83: Manual-of-the-Holy-Face.pdf  “The Archconfraternity, having its centre in the archiepiscopal city of Tours where it had its origin, adopts as a principal sign of decoration for its members a cross with two arms arranged in the manner shown in the engraving given above; on the centre of one of its sides is inscribed the monogram of Christ surrounded with the words: Pius IX. 1847, and upon the arms of the cross: Sit nomen Domini benedictum; on the obverse is seen engraved, on the centre, the Holy Face, above which is the inscription of the Cross: Inri, and beneath: Vade retro Satana. The associates are advised habitually to wear this cross as a safeguard; during pilgrimages and at public ceremonies, it is well to have it placed where it can be seen on the breast.  The Archconfraternity is an army; the cross, such as it has been described, is its standard; let us wear it with confidence; it will help us to conquer our enemies and to repair our losses.  But it is not absolutely necessary that the cross should be worn; according to the rule, it may be replaced by a medal or a scapular of the Holy Face”.

Warning: Choking hazard- small parts. Not suitable for children under 3 years.