Santa Rita de Cassia, Rita os cascia, rita de casia religious medal, Patroness

...of Impossible Causes, abused wives and heartbreak A gold toned round medal of Saint Rita de Cascia, depicted to the front and the words ´santa rita de cassia´, the back with ´venerada na igreja de s juliáo de lisboa´. diameter 2.1 cm diameter Rita was known both for practicing mortification of the flesh and for the efficacy of her prayers. Various miracles are attributed to her intercession, and she is often portrayed with a bleeding wound on her forehead, which is understood to indicate a partial stigmata. Pope Leo XIII canonized Rita on 24 May 1900. Her feast day is celebrated on 22 May. At her canonization ceremony, she was bestowed the title of Patroness of Impossible Causes, while in many Catholic countries, Rita came to be known as the patroness of abused wives and heartbroken women. Her incorrupt body remains in the Basilica of Santa Rita da Cascia. Perfect as a small individual pendant, or to wear on a charm bracelet. All my religious tokens are original vintage items (not reproductions) and will have age and handling-related wear, as they were carried and handled every day by the faithful. Please look carefully at the photographs so you can see the flaws and the beauty in these items.