{ "name": "angel from portugal – 15cm" }

{ "product_name": "Angel of Portugal – 15cm", "description": "The Angel of Portugal – 15cm is made of resin and represents the Guardian Angel of Portugal. This image stands 15cm tall and features the coat of arms of Portugal on the reverse side of its base.", "image_description": "The attached photograph shows the image from both the front and back.", "about_the_angel_of_portugal": "The Angel of Portugal, also known as the Guardian Angel of Portugal, Angel of Peace, or Custodial Angel of Portugal, is one of the designations for the Archangel Saint Michael representing Portugal's spiritual essence with an angelic image that protects the nation of Portugal.", "history_and_devotion": "King D. Manuel II of Portugal requested from Pope Julius II in 1504 the institution of the feast of the Custodial Angel of the Kingdom, an ancient cult in Portugal. This feast was to be held on the third Sunday of July. Its devotion waned over time but reappeared in 1952 when, at the request of Pope Pius XII, it was reintroduced into the Portuguese liturgical calendar to commemorate Portugal Day on June 10.", "appearances": { "first_appearance": "Its first appearance is said to have occurred during the Battle of Ourique. This battle secured a great victory for the forces of D. Afonso Henriques over the invading Muslims, allowing him to proclaim himself king of Portugal.", "fatima_apparitions": "In her memoirs, Sister Lucia recounts that between April and October 1916, during the Fatima apparitions, an angel appeared three times to the three shepherd children in Fatima. Two appearances were at Cabeço and one near the well in their backyard, inviting them to pray and do penance, and identifying himself as the 'Angel of Portugal.' The Angel of Portugal is said to have taught the children two prayers known as the Prayers to the Angel." } }