# Click here for a list of Atelier Leda's Medaille Necklaces ✼••┈┈••✼••┈┈••✼••┈┈••✼ This is a Medaille necklace of Saint Raymond Nonnatus (Saint Ramon Nonato), the patron saint of pregnant women, babies, midwives, and others involved in childbirth ✧*。 † Saint Raymond Nonnatus † Saint Raymond Nonnatus is a saint known as the "Guardian of Life," filled with kindness and prayer. Born in 13th-century Spain, his mother died during childbirth, and he was delivered by Caesarean section. Because of this event, he was given the name "Nonnatus" (meaning "not born"). This miraculous birth story led him to be deeply revered as the patron saint of mothers-to-be, newborns, midwives, and all those who nurture new life. Those who pray to him quietly entrust their wishes, such as "May both mother and child be safe" and "May the little life grow healthily." Saint Raymond is there to support the miraculous moment of childbirth and watch over the women who give life. In Europe, the custom of pregnant women chanting his name or placing his Medaille by the baby's pillow has been passed down since ancient times ✧*。 As he grew up, Raymond joined the "Mercedarian Order" and dedicated himself to saving the imprisoned. Eventually, he himself was captured and, despite enduring harsh torture, continued to speak of God's mercy to the people. Because of his deep faith, he is also venerated as the patron saint of "priests who keep the secret of confession." The life of Saint Raymond Nonnatus is, from beginning to end, permeated with the love of "protecting life." His gentle gaze brings light to the mother who is anxious about the beginning of life and to the priest in the silence of prayer. Years of life: 1204 - August 31, 1240 Feast Day: August 31 Areas of Patronage: Pregnant women, newborns, infants, children, obstetricians, midwives, false accusations, the confidentiality of confession ✼••┈┈••✼••┈┈••✼ 《Medaille》 Saint Raymond Nonnatus 20 x 15mm 《Cross》 Jesus Christ 10 x 12mm 《Size》 40cm + 5cm adjuster ♱‧⁺ ⊹✭˚