In the honor of the season of giving - we are offering a free ceramic ornament with the purchase of every Mother of Tenderness medal. Simply purchase either the Copper or the Silver Medal and add in the note with Ceramic Ornament you would like.

This medal was designed specifically for Mother and Refuge of the End Times. It is a hand drawn version of Mother of Tenderness. Yes, it was hand drawn. The medal was made by our very talented artist in Eastern Europe and then manufactured from her three-dimensional drawing. It is the most detailed medal of Mother of Tenderness available. It features hand drawn roses, cross stitching, and delicate details of Our Mother's face and hands. The carving of our lady is exquisite.

This type of icon is known as the Virgin Eleousa ("Virgin of Tenderness" and "Mother of Refuge") and is characterized by the touching cheeks of mother and child in a loving moment. The Holy Father has stated: "Where there is a mother, there is tenderness. By her motherhood, Mary shows us that humility and tenderness are not virtues of the weak but of the strong. She teaches us that we do not have to mistreat others in order to feel important." This icon signifies Christ’s incarnation, suffering, and death for the sake of humankind. Our Lord teaches us that tenderness shows the strength of love. Christ teaches and commands us to love: “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself.” Luke 10:27)

This medal is made in Zinc with Copper or Antique Silver Finish. Proceeds go to Mother and Refuge of the End Times. Measures 1.5 by 2 inches. The medals are hypoallergenic as are the chains. The silver finished medal comes with a Stainless-Steel chain, and the copper finish medal comes with a chain made from Iron and plated with copper. Everything about this medal is made with much care. The chains match - and the medal is incredibly beautiful and unique.

You can read more about Our Lady of Tenderness here: https://catholicexchange.com/the-madonna-of-kyiv-marys-message-to-ukraine/