{"title":"Blessed Mark of Aviano Medals","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"blessed-mark-of-aviano-religious-medal-exclusive-p90442","title":"Blessed Mark of Aviano Medal \"EXCLUSIVE\"","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"tickBgSm2\"\u003eAll Religious Medals are Customizable. We can change the spelling, your language, names etc, ex: \nchange \"Pray for Us\" \nto \"Pray For Me\". Just let us know in \"special instructions\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tickBgSm2\"\u003eif you would like it for a charm bracelet, request a split ring instead of a bail in the \"special \ninstructions\"\u003c\/div\u003e\nMarco d'Aviano (November 17, 1631  August 13, 1699) was a Capuchin friar. His real name was Carlo Domenico Cristofori; \nhis birthplace Aviano, a small community in the Republic of Venice (Italy). From an early age, he felt attracted to a \nlife of devotion and martyrdom. Educated at the Jesuit College in Gorizia, at 16 he tried to reach the island of Crete, \nwhere the Venetians were at war with the Ottoman Turks, in order to preach the Gospel and convert the Muslims to \nChristianity. On his way, he sought asylum at a Capuchin convent in Capodistria, where he was welcomed by the Superior, \nwho knew his family, and who, after providing him with food and rest, advised him to return home.\n\nInspired by his encounter with the Capuchins, he felt that God was calling on him to enter their Order. In 1648, he \nbegan his novitiate. A year later, he professed his vows and took his father's name, Marco, becoming Fra' Marco \nd'Aviano. His ministry entered a new phase in 1664, when he received the licence to preach throughout the Republic of \nVenice and other Italian states, particularly during Advent and Lent. He was also given more responsibility when he was \nelected Superior of the convents of Belluno in 1672, and Oderzo in 1674.\n\nHis life took an unexpected turn in 1676, when he gave his blessing to a nun, bedridden for some 13 years: she was \nmiraculously healed. The news spread far and wide, and it was not long before the sick, and many others from all social \nstrata, began to seek him out.\n\nAmong those who sought his help was Leopold I, Holy Roman Emperor, whose wife had been unable to conceive a male heir. \nFrom 1680 to the end of his life, Marco d'Aviano became a close confidant and adviser to him, providing the irresolute \nand often indecisive emperor with guidance and advice for all problems, political, economic, military or spiritual. His \nforceful, energetic and sometimes passionate and fiery personality proved a good complement for Leopold's Hamlet-like \ntendency to allow endless doubts and scruples to paralyse his capacity for action. As the danger of war with the Ottoman \nTurks grew near, Marco d'Aviano was appointed by Pope Innocent XI as his personal envoy to the Emperor. An impassioned \npreacher and a skillful mediator, Marco d'Aviano played a crucial role in resolving disputes, restoring unity, and \nenergizing the armies of the Holy League, which included Austria, Poland, Venice, and the Papal States under the \nleadership of the Polish king Jan III Sobieski. In the decisive Battle of Vienna (1683), the Holy League succeeded in \ninflicting a defeat on the invading Ottoman Turks. This marked the end of the last Turkish attempt to expand their power \nin Europe, and the beginning of the long European counter-offensive that was to continue ultimately until the \ndisintegration of the Ottoman Empire in 1918. This may therefore be considered one of the decisive battles of history. \nIt also put an end to the period of Ottoman revival under the Koprulu Grand Vizirs and their protg and successor, Kara \nMustapha, who was in command of the Ottoman army at Vienna.\n\nFrom 1683 to 1689 he participated in the military campaigns in the role of promoting good relations within the Imperial \narmy and to help the soldiers spiritually. His assistance helped to bring about the liberation of Buda in 1686 and \nBelgrade in 1688. At the same time, he always maintained a strictly religious spirit, to which any needless violence and \ncruelty were repugnant. As a result, at the siege of Belgrade several hundred Muslim soldiers successfully appealed to \nhim personally, in order to avoid being massacred upon capture.\n\nIn the judgement of historians, Marco's influence over Leopold was exercised responsibly, in the sole interests of \nChristianity and of the House of Austria. In one of his private letters to the Emperor, Marco actually scolds him quite \nforcefully for granting a benefit to one of his brothers, reminding him that, by so doing, he was only providing \nammunition for the enemies of their cause.\n\nMarco d' Aviano died of cancer on August 13, 1699 at Vienna, Austria.\n\nIn 2003, he was beatified by Pope John Paul II.","brand":"Picturesongold","offers":[{"title":"Stainless Steel \/ 2\/3 x 2\/3 IN","offer_id":48867577921689,"sku":"90442-242989-PSS","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Stainless Steel \/ 3\/4 x 3\/4 IN","offer_id":48867577987225,"sku":"90442-242990-PSS","price":79.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Stainless Steel \/ 1 x 1 IN","offer_id":48867577954457,"sku":"90442-242991-PSS","price":109.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sterling Silver \/ 2\/3 x 2\/3 IN","offer_id":48867578085529,"sku":"90442-242989","price":79.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sterling Silver \/ 3\/4 x 3\/4 IN","offer_id":48867578052761,"sku":"90442-242990","price":109.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sterling Silver \/ 1 x 1 IN","offer_id":48867578019993,"sku":"90442-242991","price":139.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10k Yellow Gold \/ 2\/3 x 2\/3 IN","offer_id":48867578118297,"sku":"90442-242993","price":109.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10k Yellow Gold \/ 3\/4 x 3\/4 IN","offer_id":48867578151065,"sku":"90442-242997","price":139.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10k Yellow Gold \/ 1 x 1 IN","offer_id":48867578183833,"sku":"90442-243000","price":179.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10k White Gold \/ 2\/3 x 2\/3 IN","offer_id":48867578282137,"sku":"90442-242995","price":109.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10k White Gold \/ 3\/4 x 3\/4 IN","offer_id":48867578216601,"sku":"90442-242998","price":139.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10k White Gold \/ 1 x 1 IN","offer_id":48867578249369,"sku":"90442-243003","price":179.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14k Yellow Gold \/ 2\/3 x 2\/3 IN","offer_id":48867578347673,"sku":"90442-242992","price":449.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14k Yellow Gold \/ 3\/4 x 3\/4 IN","offer_id":48867578380441,"sku":"90442-242996","price":549.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14k Yellow Gold \/ 1 x 1 IN","offer_id":48867578314905,"sku":"90442-243001","price":649.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14k White Gold \/ 2\/3 x 2\/3 IN","offer_id":48867578445977,"sku":"90442-242994","price":449.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14k White Gold \/ 3\/4 x 3\/4 IN","offer_id":48867578478745,"sku":"90442-242999","price":549.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14k White Gold \/ 1 x 1 IN","offer_id":48867578413209,"sku":"90442-243002","price":649.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/3510\/4921\/files\/gp_vb51i_90442_1475007575.jpg?v=1786553232"}],"url":"https:\/\/aliviadanny.com\/collections\/blessed-mark-of-aviano-medals.oembed","provider":"Alivia \u0026 Danny","version":"1.0","type":"link"}