Virgin of the Poor of Banneux Medal – Silver Tone, 15 mm
A keepsake from Banneux to carry close to your heart
Keep the message of Our Lady of Banneux close with this Virgin of the Poor medal in silver-tone metal. Its relief depicts Mary appearing to the young Mariette Beco in the wooded landscape of Banneux. The inscriptions “Notre-Dame de Banneux” and “Belgique” clearly identify this Marian pilgrimage site, known far beyond Belgium.
Small, round and discreet, this 15 mm Banneux religious medal can accompany daily prayer without feeling cumbersome. It makes an authentic spiritual keepsake after visiting the sanctuary or a meaningful gift for a pilgrim, First Communion, Confirmation, birthday or someone devoted to the Virgin of the Poor.
- Finely depicted apparition of Banneux
- Compact religious keepsake from Belgium
- Lightly antiqued silver-tone finish with traditional charm
Features: silver-grey costume metal – round medal – sculpted front only – diameter: 15 mm – suspension ring – unisex jewellery for women and men.
The Virgin of the Poor on a discreet medal
This Our Lady of Banneux medal in silver-tone metal provides a tangible reminder of the Belgian sanctuary and its message of compassion. Despite its compact size, the relief brings together the main elements of the apparition: Mary standing, the young Mariette Beco kneeling and the wooded surroundings of Banneux.
Its lightly antiqued silver tone highlights the figures and inscriptions, giving the pendant the authentic appearance of a traditional pilgrimage medal.
A representation of the Banneux apparitions
In 1933, the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared eight times to Mariette Beco, an 11-year-old girl living in Banneux, Belgium. She presented herself as the Virgin of the Poor and shared a message centred on prayer, compassion and care for those who suffer.
The medal depicts this meeting in a precise relief. “Notre-Dame de Banneux” surrounds the scene, while “Belgique” recalls the Belgian origin of this Marian devotion.
A spiritual keepsake that is easy to carry
With its 15 mm diameter, this small silver-tone religious medal can be worn discreetly on a chain or kept in a pouch, wallet or prayer corner.
It is a thoughtful gift for someone returning from a pilgrimage to Banneux. It is also suitable for a First Communion, Confirmation, birthday or simply for sharing a message of faith and hope.
Why choose this Banneux medal?
- Authentic depiction of the apparition
- Inscriptions identifying Banneux and Belgium
- Discreet 15 mm diameter
- Traditional and easily recognisable relief
- Meaningful keepsake from the Sanctuary of Banneux
FAQ
Is the medal decorated on both sides?
No. The religious representation appears on the front only.
Which event does the medal depict?
It depicts the Virgin of the Poor appearing to Mariette Beco in Banneux in 1933.
How can this 15 mm medal be worn?
Its suspension ring allows it to be placed on a fine chain, sold separately.