Any DUers want to help me solve a mystery?

[Takket]

I have a small charm that belonged to my grandmother. It is clearly religious. It is also clearly in Italian.

On one said is a figure with a halo. It says Maria ss di Materdominio which I'm pretty sure means Mary Mother of God

On the backside is what looks like some kind of burial crypt with a person inside and candles on top. On the top of the coin it says "Qui si fa la volontà di Dio" which I've translated from Italian to "Here we make God’s will"

on the bottom it says bicentenario gerardo 1755-1955

so its the 200th bicentennial of... something? But I cannot find what. Google tells me its the 200th anniversary of the country of Ecuador as well as Fort Ticonderoga. Clearly this is a religious event (probably in Italy) of some sort this is commemorating, not either of those things.

Anyone have any idea what this could represent? I can't find anything on google..........

Good luck!

[marble falls]

1. Francisco De Asis,Jocotepec,Jalisco,Mexico, ...

Francisco De Asis,Jocotepec,Jalisco,Mexico, reference ; FHL ...
https://www.findagrave.com › memorial › 157196789 › gerardo-maiella
Saint Gerardo Maiella (1726-1755) - Find a Grave Memorial
Saint Gerardo Maiella. Centro della chiesa dietro un'altorilievo in marmo. Roman Catholic Saint. Patron saint of expectant mothers and unborn children as well as of motherhood, children and falsely accused people, Muro Lucano born Gerardo Maiello was the youngest of five children born to Domenico Maiella

https://www.worthpoint.com › worthopedia › vintage-saint-gerard-majella-2019600591
Vintage Saint Gerard Majella Bicentennial Death Medal 1755-1955 Tomb ...
For sale is a vintage 1955 Saint Gerard medal celebrating the bicentennial of his death-the 200 year anniversary from 1755-1955.The front of the medal shows Mary and the words translate to Mary Mothe

[ultralite001]

2. Saint Gerardo Maiella???

Patron saint of expectant mothers + unborn children as well as of motherhood, children + falsely accused people...

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/157196789/gerardo-maiella

[flor-de-jasmim]

3. here are pix

https://www.google.com/search?q=gerardo+born+1755&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-us&client=safari

[littlemissmartypants]

4. VINTAGE SAINT GERARD MAJELLA BICENTENNIAL DEATH MEDAL

VINTAGE SAINT GERARD MAJELLA BICENTENNIAL DEATH MEDAL 1755-1955 TOMB ITALY MEDALFor sale is a vintage 1955 Saint Gerard medal celebrating the bicentennial of his death-the 200 year anniversary from 1755-1955.The front of the medal shows Mary and the words translate to "Mary Mother Of God".The reverse side of this medal shows Saint Gerard in his tomb in the Basilica of Saint Gerard Majellain Materdomini, Italy, where his body is on display.The words translate from Italian to "Here The Will Of God Is Done" and "Bicentennial Of Saint Gerard1755-1955".This item measures approx. 1" wide and is composed of a base metal.This item is vintage and has age and wear.See photos for details.Thank you for looking!(304)320



https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-saint-gerard-majella-2019600591

[Takket]

6. This is it!!!!!!!!! Thank you!!!!!

[littlemissmartypants]

8. YW, Takket. ❤️

[JoseBalow]

5. to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Deportation of the Acadians by Britain?

Maybe?

It seems to have been a Catholic celebration... Where did your grandmother live in 1955? Any family connections to Eastern Canada, or Maine?

In the 1950s, the cult of Notre-Dame de l'Assomption, the patron saint of Acadia, became very important, and a statue of her was unveiled in 1952.[28] According to Denise Lamontagne, this meant that the cult of Sainte-Anne au Bocage now complemented that of Mary.[28] Construction of the Stations of the Cross was completed in 1954, the Marian year, with the installation of the fifteen mysteries of the rosary.[28] The portal was built in 1955 to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Deportation of the Acadians. A stone and bronze monument to Alexis Landry was unveiled in 1956 to mark the 75th anniversary of the First Acadian National Convention, held in Memramcook in 1881.[28] Historical events and personalities, including Alexis Landry and Marcel-François Richard, are highlighted during novenas, making the Bocage a place to commemorate Acadian nationalism.[28]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sainte-Anne-du-Bocage_Sanctuary

The Expulsion of the Acadians was the forced removal between 1755 and 1764 by Britain of inhabitants of the North American region historically known as Acadia. It included the modern Canadian Maritime provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island, along with the U.S. state of Maine. The Expulsion occurred during the French and Indian War, the North American theatre of the Seven Years' War.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Expulsion_of_the_Acadians

[BOSSHOG]

7. And the Acadians went South

To Louisiana and became Cajuns in all their glory.