The medallion Louis gave to Zelie during their wedding ceremony,
July 13, 1858


As a souvenir of their marriage, Louis Martin designed a medallion as a gift for Zelie.  At the moment they exchanged their vows, the priest blessed the medallion.  Louis slipped the wedding ring on the finger of Zelie's right hand, and then placed the medallion in her left hand, saying "Receive the symbol of our wedding promises."  Below are photographs of both sides of the original medallion, now located at the bishopric of the diocese of Sees, in which Zelie was born.  In honor of the beatification, the medallion will be on display in Alencon on Saturday, October 18, in the afternoon before the Pontifical Mass to be celebrated there on the vigil of the Beatification.

 



front side

Louis chose the Biblical figures of Sarah and Tobias for this souvenir.  Below are the couple's baptismal names, "Louis" and "Zelie."

 



back side

"M. L. uni a G. Z." stands for "Louis Martin united to Zelie Guerin"
13 July 1858

 

Commemorative medallions (for display, about the size of a small coaster) based on this medallion are available to the faithful.  To see them and learn how to order them, please click here.