This 18K gold vermeil medal is a Christian Orthodox interpretation of Saint Mary Magdalene with her Crucifix and her Alabaster Jar. It is complete with an 18K gold vermeil bail, ready to wear on your favorite gold chain.

ALABASTER JAR OF ANOINTING OIL - Mary Magdalene anointed Jesus two times:
The first time was in the house of the Pharisee where Jesus was dining. She brought with her an alabaster box of ointment. Kneeling down she began to wash Jesus' feet with tears and dry them with her hair and kiss his feet and anoint them with the precious ointment. You can find this story in the Gospel of Luke 7:36-50.
The second time was in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper where Jesus was at table. Again she brought her alabaster box of precious ointment. She poured it on Jesus' head. One of the disciples was indignant and believed it was a waste of the expensive oil. Jesus replied, "Amen I say to you, wherever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, what this woman has done to me shall be told in memory of her." Gospel of Matthew 26:6-13