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Discover the spiritual significance of St. Veronica medals, available in 14K gold, Sterling Silver, and Gold-Filled. St. Veronica is celebrated for her act of compassion, offering her veil to Jesus on His way to Calvary, which then bore His imageโa reminder of Godโs grace and Maryโs protection. Wearing a St. Veronica medal invites her intercession and serves as a testament to your faith.
About St. Veronica
1st century, traditional ยท Feast July 12 ยท Biblical Saint (legendary) / Sixth Station of the Cross
Jerusalem woman of pious legend (1st century, traditional), the woman who according to medieval tradition wiped the face of Jesus with her veil on the way to Calvary, receiving on it the imprint of his features (the "vera icon" relic at St. Peter's). The figure does not appear in canonical Gospels; medieval tradition sometimes identifies her with the woman healed of the issue of blood. Pre-Congregation; legendary; commemorated in the Stations of the Cross.
St. Veronica is the patron saint of Photographers, Laundry Workers, Images and Holy Face Devotion.
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