Our Lady of Loretto (also known as Our Lady of Loreto) is a beloved title of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This devotion honors the Virgin Mary in connection with the Holy House of Nazareth—believed to be the home where Mary received the Annunciation from the Angel Gabriel. According to tradition, the Holy House was miraculously transported to Loreto, Italy in the 13th century. The Shrine of Loreto has been a major pilgrimage destination for centuries and is the origin of the famous Litany of Loreto.
These Our Lady of Loretto medals, available in 14K gold, Sterling Silver, and Gold-Filled, honor Mary as patroness of aviators, pilots, and air travelers. Her feast day is December 10. Wearing this medal invites Mary's intercession and protection—a fitting connection given the "flight" of the Holy House.