Lovely French Art Deco St Gudule Gudula Religious Medal

Check out my other items!

The front of this lovely triangular vintage silverplated medal bears a nicely raised and detailed image of St. Gudule, also known as St. Gudula.  It includes a French bidding prayer.  The outer edge is finished with a tongue-in-groove beveled rim that suggests that it was made in the Art Deco Period.  The reverse bears a French inscription naming her as the patron of Romsee, Belguim.  It is a mid-sized piece, measuring 5/8 inch wide and 1 inch long.  It is in lovely condition.

***********

Gudule or Gudula was born in Hamme, (Flanders) around AD648, her mother was Amalberga a niece of the emperor Pepin. She was educated by her cousin 'Gertrude of Nivelles' and upon her death Gudula dedicated her life to prayer, fasting and almsgiving. During this period she lived at Brabant and early every morning would travel the two miles to the church at Moorsel. Gudula died around AD712 and her body was taken back to Hamme where it was buried in front of the church door. Her remains were later taken to Moorsel and then in AD978 they went to Brussels. Gudula is known as the patron of Brussels. Iconography always depicts her with a candle or lantern as it was said that on her dark, early morning trips to the church at Moorsel the Devil would appear and blow out her candle in the hope she would be unable to attend to her prayers. Divine power was said to have relit the flame every time it was blown out. 

Please take a moment to browse through the other lovely jewelry items in our Eucharistos store, and add us to your list of favorites...new items added daily!

I am so glad that you stopped in to see us today!  It is important to me to offer interesting and unusual items, of good quality, and in as best condition as possible.  Your satisfaction is of utmost importance, and I do all I can to make sure you are happy with your purchases.  Please let me know if you have any questions or comments.  I am always happy to help! 

I am more than happy to offer FREE shipping on many items, along with combined shipping on muliple auction wins.  I only ask that you do me the favor of letting me know if you are continuing to shop, so that I can combine all items into one invoice and shipment.  This insures quick shipping, with all items packaged together, and alleviates the need to print multiple packing slips and incur duplicate seller shipping costs.   Please wait for me to send a combined invoice before making your payment.  Thanks!

Shipping costs listed are for U.S. Delivery.  INTERNATIONAL shipping will be calculated based on location.  Generally, our flat rate international shipping fee is $3 US.  That will cover shipping a package weighting up to 4oz...so several smaller/lighter items can all ship together to save on postage.