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St. Angela Merici, a beacon of light in the Church, founded the Ursulines, the first teaching order of women. Her life was a testament to nurturing faith through education and compassionate service. Wearing a St. Angela Merici medal not only honors her legacy but also invites her intercession for guidance and strength in our daily lives. Here at CatholicShop.com, we offer these medals in 14K gold, Sterling Silver, and Gold-Filled, beautifully crafted in the USA.
About St. Angela Merici
1474 – 1540 · Feast January 27 · Foundress / Virgin
Italian Franciscan tertiary (1474-1540), founder of the Company of St. Ursula at Brescia in 1535 — the first congregation of women dedicated to the education of girls. Canonized 1807.
St. Angela Merici is the patron saint of Handicapped People, Sick People, Disabled People, Girls’ Education and Ursulines.
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