PicturesOnGold.com Our Lady of The Altagracia Religious Medal - 2/3″ Size of Dime, Sterling Silver

CHAIN IS NOT INCLUDED PicturesOnGold.com Our Lady of The Altagracia Religious Medal Female Adult - 2/3″ Size of Dime, Sterling Silver,Available in Solid 14K Yellow or White Gold, or Sterling Silver Size Reference: 17mm is the size of a US dime 19mm is the size of a US nickel 25mm is the size of a US quarter Our Lady of the Altagracia Day, is a day commemorating "Our Lady of Altagracia", patronal image and protector of the people of the Dominican Republic. It is a feast day and annual public holiday on January 21. "Our Lady of Altagracia" is a portrait of the Virgin Mary painted in the 16th century. The portrait is kept in The Basilica of Our Lady of Altagracia in the city of Salvalen de Higey. The festival was originally held on August 15, but was moved to January 21 to celebrate victory over the French in 1690. Patron saint of Dominican Republic.