Our St. Francis of Assisi medals are special jewellery, inspired by his story and therefore rich in meaning and emblematic values. The effigy depicted in our medals, in fact, portrays a scene from the famous story reported in the “Fioretti” of Saint Francis, in which he was summoned by the people of Gubbio, frightened by a ferocious wolf that was tormenting them. Moved to compassion and inspired by God, Francis confronted the wolf, alone and defenseless, ordering it not to harm the townspeople again. In return, he promised that they would take care of it. And so it was: the wolf tamed himself and lived in peace with the people until its last days.
This encounter between Francis and the wolf is an event charged with meaning. The wolf can be interpreted in an allegorical key as a metaphor for evil tamed by gentleness, and thus it becomes a metaphor for our relationship with the different, with the unknown. Francis’ “Fioretto” encapsulates wisdom, realism, and humanity, and shows how the fruitfulness of men’s actions depends on their willingness to be open to the other.
Our religious jewellery carries this spiritual message of great humanity, peace, and unconditional love of neighbour. This is why they are special gifts to give to loved ones for a Baptism or another ceremony, to remind others and ourselves that love conquers all. Wear our Catholic medals for protection, and carry the Franciscan values wherever you go.
