All Religious Medals are Customizable. We can change the spelling, your language, names etc, ex:
change "Pray for Us" to "Pray For Me". Just let us know in "special instructions"
if you would like it for a charm bracelet, request a split ring instead of a bail in the "special
instructions"
Louis IX (25 April 1214 25 August 1270), commonly known as Saint Louis, was a Capetian King of France who reigned
from 1226 until his death. Louis was crowned in Reims at the age of 12, following the death of his father Louis VIII the
Lion, although his mother, Blanche of Castile, ruled the kingdom until he reached maturity. During Louis's childhood,
Blanche dealt with the opposition of rebellious vassals and put an end to the Albigensian crusade which had started 20
years earlier.
As an adult, Louis IX faced recurring conflicts with some of the most powerful nobles, such as Hugh X of Lusignan and
Peter of Dreux. Simultaneously, Henry III of England tried to restore his continental possessions, but was defeated at
the battle of Taillebourg. His reign saw the annexation of several provinces, notably Normandy, Maine and Provence.
Louis IX was a reformer and developed French royal justice, in which the king is the supreme judge to whom anyone is
able to appeal to seek the amendment of a judgment. He banned trials by ordeal, tried to prevent the private wars that
were plaguing the country and introduced the presumption of innocence in criminal procedure. To enforce the correct
application of this new legal system, Louis IX created provosts and bailiffs.
According to his vow made after a serious illness, and confirmed after a miraculous cure, Louis IX took an active part
in the Seventh and Eighth Crusade in which he died from dysentery. He was succeeded by his son Philip III.
Louis's actions were inspired by Christian values and Catholic devotion. He decided to punish blasphemy, gambling,
interest-bearing loans and prostitution, and bought presumed relics of Christ for which he built the Sainte-Chapelle. He
also expanded the scope of the Inquisition and ordered the burning of Talmuds. He is the only canonized king of France,
and there are consequently many places named after him
Item can be engraved with message, names, dates or monogram.
Engraving doesn't delay your shipment.
Available in Yellow Gold Plated &14K Yellow or White Gold, or Sterling Silver
Is a Chain Included? You can choose which chain to add to your order when checking out
Pendant Bail - fits up to 4mm chain. We can make bail larger, just let us know in the special instructions upon ordering
All Sterling Silver is protected with a tarnish resistance to help it last for years without tarnishing.
