Albert the great patron saint medal, Albertus Magnus

St Albert the Great - Albertus Magnus

$5.00

Saint Albert the Great (Albertus Magnus) medal. He is the patron saint of scientists & the natural sciences.

The medal shows St Albert on the front and the reverse has the words "Saint Albert the Great Pray For Us". Made in nickle & lead free pewter.

Albertus Magnus, also known as Albert the Great, was a Dominican scholar, philosopher, bishop, & doctor of the Church, as well as the teacher of Saint Thomas Aquinas. He did not see science & the Church as being in opposition, claiming that real truth was in harmony with both worlds. Through his voluminous writings he helped legitimatize the combination of reason & religion, paving a safe path for many future scientists to travel.

Size: 2.5cm tall including top loop. Comes with a silver steel split ring through the top loop so it is ready to use.