Size: approximately 7/8 inchMaterial: Sterling silver Size: 3/4 inchMaterial: Sterling silver This medal shows Mary Magdalen gazing upon a cross and skull, the message to the wearer is to encourage them to understand that time is fleeting and we should use it well. The inscription around the edge is in French and reads "St Marie Madlein Priez P. N." (St Mary Magdalen Pray for Us). The reverse shows Mary Magdalen receiving communion from Jesus with the inscription "Souvenir de la St Baume".French tradition says that Mary Magdalen left the holy land and lived on the sight where the church now known as "Sainte Baume" was built in the 13th century. Mary Magdalene is known in the Bible as the woman who reformed her life when she began to follow Jesus. She is associated with the woman from whom Jesus cast out seven demons and who washed his feet with her tears and dried them with her long hair in thanksgiving for forgiveness of her sins. She was with the virgin Mary at the foot of the cross when Jesus was crucified. She went back to his tomb on the following Sunday and was one of the first to see the risen Christ. She is typically shown in art as a woman with long hair holding a jar of perfume or a skull while deep in contemplation. The medal was cast in sterling silver from an antique medal in the Rosa Mystica Collection so it shows all the beauty and history of the original piece. It comes with a matching holy card in an organza gift bag, ready for gift-giving, and was made in the USA. St Mary Magdalene is the patron of:Catholic convertsPharmacistsHairdressers IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR ALL BUYERS OUTSIDE THE USA: -Delivery of your package typically takes 2 weeks but can take up to 4 to 6 weeks. - Charges such as Value Added Tax (VAT), Customs Fees, Duties, Handling Charges, or other charges imposed by your country when you import goods are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are between you and your country and are your responsibility. - Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. - These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight or shipping company, or when you pick the item up. Please don't confuse these costs for additional shipping charges.