Antique, Silver, Relicario Medallion of Saint Joseph with the flowering staff and the baby Jesus in his arms.

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Antique, Silver, Relicario Medallion of Saint Joseph with the flowering staff and the baby Jesus in his arms.

Hand painted, Mexico early 19th century !

Size 4 x 2.5 x 0.4 cm

A WHITE LILY OR ONE OR THREE WHITE FLOWERS

The whiteness of the flower represents Joseph’s virtue, holiness, innocence, and obedience to God: “he did as the angel commanded” (Mt 1:24; see also Mt 2:14,21,22). The white flower also represents his faithfulness to Mary, as well as his chastity and sexual purity because he respected her virginity and remained celibate throughout their marriage: “he had no relations with her” (Mt 1:25a).

A FLOWERING STAFF . 

There are a number of apocryphal or non-scriptural texts that describe Joseph as the one especially chosen by God to be the husband of Mary. The imagery is drawn from an incident when Aaron’s staff sprouted with almond blossoms as a sign that he was especially chosen by God (Num 17:23).

The CHILD JESUS . 

St. Joseph is frequently depicted with the young child Jesus in his arms to represent his role as the father of Jesus (Lk 3:23; 4:22; Jn 1:45; 6:42). Joseph served as Jesus’ guardian and protector, especially during their travels. He also provided for Jesus, cared for him, and instructed him.