Hildegard of Bingen

Patron saint of musicians, writers - Feast day September 17

This intricately detailed medallion depicts the creation of our incredible world, with its beasts, vegetation, water, wind, and sky. Inspired by an original illuminated manuscript illustration by Hildegard of Bingen.

Dimensions: 24mm

Materials: 14k gold vermeil

St. Hildegard of Bingen was a 12th century Benedictine nun. During her extraordinary life, she was not only an abbess, she was also an author of botanical and spiritual works, a musician and composer, an artist, and a mystic. She is one of four female saints to be named a Doctor of the Church.

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