RARE Antique John of the Cross 1675 Beatification & Teresa of Avila Rosary Medal

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RARE Antique John of the Cross 1675 Beatification & Teresa of Avila Rosary Medal:
$149.99

This medal is 1 inch long, and the one in the pictures isthe one you will receive.

Recently found on a rosary fragment from one of the Carmeliteconvents we work with is this beautiful medal that is 1 inch long, withoriginal patina, and a weight of 4 grams of bronze.

We know the dating because a year ago a small catch ofsimilar medals was discovered at another Carmelite Convents and all were sold.

Saint Teresa of Ávila, also called Saint Teresa of Jesus,baptized as Teresa Sánchez de Cepeda y Ahumada (28 March 1515 – 4 October1582), was a prominent Spanish mystic, Roman Catholic saint, Carmelite nun,author during the Counter Reformation, and theologian of contemplative lifethrough mental prayer. She was a reformer of the Carmelite Order and isconsidered to be a founder of the Discalced Carmelites along with John of theCross.

Saint John of the Cross, O.C.D. (Spanish: San Juan de laCruz; 24 June 1542 – 14 December 1591), was a major figure of theCounter-Reformation, a Spanish mystic, a Roman Catholic saint, a Carmelitefriar and a priest who was born at Fontiveros, Old Castile.

John of the Cross was a reformer of the Carmelite Orderand is considered, along with Saint Teresa of Ávila, as a founder of theDiscalced Carmelites. He is also known for his writings. Both his poetry andhis studies on the growth of the soul are considered the summit of mysticalSpanish literature and one of the peaks of all Spanish literature. He wascanonized as a saint in 1726 by Pope Benedict XIII. He is one of the thirty-sixDoctors of the Church.

The medals in our sales have been inspected byreputable numismatic dealers, and their dating can be confirmed on pages 2& 3 of the book AN INTRODUCTION TO RELIGIOUS MEDALS, by Bob Forrest, andpublished by NUMISMATICA INTERNATIONAL in 2004.

In addition this book has chapters (outlined in the tableof contents), describing each of the categories of medals, their possible placeof pilgrimage (acquisition), and origin of the mint where they were made. Werecommend that anyone serious about collecting medals from this period, acquirea copy of this book.

We stand behind our description with a 100% refund uponthe medals return in the same condition as in the pictures. Please see our 16year response score and read our client\'s comments before offerding.

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