Saint Ingrid of Sweden Medal - Ingid Elofsdotter of Skänninge - Patron of Sweden

Blessed Ingrid of Sweden medal that depicts the saint on the front and "Pray For Us" on the back. This detailed die-cast medal is made in the region of Italy that produces the finest quality medals in the world.

Blessed Ingrid of Sweden was born in Skanninge, Sweden in the 13th century. She is the was the sister of Saint Bridget of Sweden. Blessed Ingrid lived under the spiritual direction of Pete of Dacia, a Dominican priest. She was the first Dominican Nun in Sweden and in 1281 she founded the first Dominican Cloister there, called Saint Martins of Skanninge.

In 1497 the cause for her canonization was reactivated and in 1507 her relics were solemnly translated to sainthood and a mass and office were composed but formal canonization seems never to have occurred. During the reformation, her cult came to an end and her convent and relics were destroyed.

Patronage: Sweden

Quantity: Sold in increments of one medal

Size: 1" long x 5/8" wide (25.4mm x 15.87mm)

Material: Zamac base with oxidized silver plating, made in Italy

Important Note: Color and size may vary slightly. All of our products are lead and cadmium free, and nickel safe. As they contain small parts, all items are for adult jewelry/craft making use only, not intended for children under the age of 15.