MB06-17 – Saint Francis of Assisi & Saint Anthony of Padua Medal – 22 mm (7/8″) – Made in Italy

Saint Francis and Saint Anthony Medal Made in Italy

The MB06-17 Saint Francis and Saint Anthony Medal Made in Italy is a traditional double-sided Catholic devotional medal featuring Saint Francis of Assisi on one side and Saint Anthony of Padua on the reverse. Measuring 22 mm (7/8″), this oval medal combines two beloved Catholic saints in a single devotional piece. Finished in antique silver and Made in Italy, it features detailed raised relief and traditional religious imagery suitable for personal devotion, religious gifts, rosaries, chains, and other Catholic devotional articles.

One side depicts Saint Francis of Assisi in his traditional Franciscan habit, extending his hand toward the wolf associated with the famous story of the Wolf of Gubbio. The image is presented in detailed raised relief, with careful definition given to the saint’s robe, cord, facial features, and the animal beside him.

The words “ST. FRANCIS” appear alongside the figure, clearly identifying the saint. The antique silver finish creates contrast between the raised imagery and recessed background, giving the medal a classic devotional appearance.

Saint Francis of Assisi and the Wolf of Gubbio

Saint Francis of Assisi is one of the most recognized saints in the Catholic Church and is especially associated with humility, peace, simplicity, care for creation, and love for all living creatures. The story of Saint Francis and the Wolf of Gubbio has become one of the best-known episodes connected with his life and ministry.

According to Catholic tradition, Saint Francis approached and calmed a wolf that had been terrorizing the people of Gubbio, creating peace between the animal and the local community. This image has come to symbolize reconciliation, trust, compassion, and harmony with creation.

The MB06-17 presents this familiar Franciscan imagery in a compact 22 mm (7/8″) format that is suitable for wearing, carrying, or incorporating into another religious article.

Saint Anthony of Padua with the Child Jesus

The reverse features Saint Anthony of Padua holding the Child Jesus, one of the traditional and most recognizable representations of the saint. Saint Anthony is shown in his Franciscan habit, tenderly holding the Christ Child close to him.

The words “ST. ANTHONY” appear around the upper portion of the medal, while the word “ITALY” identifies its Italian manufacture.

Saint Anthony of Padua is widely venerated in the Catholic Church and is especially known as the patron saint invoked for lost articles. He is also associated with preaching, charity, devotion to Christ, and care for those in need.

The image of Saint Anthony with the Child Jesus reflects his deep devotion to Christ and is frequently represented on Catholic medals, statues, holy cards, rosaries, and other devotional articles.

Saint Francis and Saint Anthony Medal Made in Italy – Italian Religious Tradition

One of the most important characteristics of the MB06-17 is its Italian manufacture. This Saint Francis and Saint Anthony Medal Made in Italy reflects Italy’s longstanding tradition of producing Catholic medals, rosaries, crucifixes, and devotional articles for churches, shrines, religious communities, retailers, and the faithful throughout the world.

The medal measures 22 mm (7/8″) and includes an integrated top loop, allowing it to be attached to a chain, necklace, rosary, chaplet, cord, or other Catholic devotional article.

Its double-sided design makes it especially meaningful for those with devotion to both Saint Francis of Assisi and Saint Anthony of Padua. It may also be offered as a religious gift for Baptism, First Holy Communion, Confirmation, pilgrimages, retreats, patron saint celebrations, and other important occasions in Catholic life.

The MB06-17 Saint Francis of Assisi & Saint Anthony of Padua Medal combines traditional Catholic symbolism, detailed raised relief, an antique silver finish, compact devotional size, and Italian manufacture.

Made in Italy.