H.J. Sherman, St. Benedict Crucifix, Metal, Silver, 4 1/2 inches
$11.99
- Brand: H.J. Sherman
SKU: 3664687
Saint Benedict is known as the Patron Saint of Europe, and the founder of Western Christian monasticism. His legacy includes using the sign of the cross to ward off demons. This small crucifix is made with a Saint Benedict Medal to honor the history of the saint, in addition to displaying the image of the crucifix. This small icon can easily be displayed be carried with you or displayed on a wall or a necklace. The crucifix is packaged with a card printed with the message:
The origin of the Medal of Saint Benedict is very ancient.
It certainly was suggested by the fact that the Patriarch
used successfully the sign of the cross against the assaults
of the Demon, as related by Saint Gregory.
Pope Benedict XIV settled the drawing of this medal.
Medal On the face face of the medal is the image of Saint Benedict.
In his right hand he holds the cross, the Christian's
symbol of salvation. In Benedict's left hand is his Rule for
monastic. On a pedestal to the right of Benedict is the
poisoned cup, shattered when he made the sign of the cross
over it. On a pedestal to the left is a raven about to carry
away a loaf of poisoned bread. Below Benedict we read:
EX S.M. CASINO MDCCCLXXX
(from holy Monte Cassino, 1880). Above the cup and the
raven are the Latin words:
CRUX SANCTI PATRIS BENEDICTI (The Cross of our Holy Father Benedict).
On the margin of the medal, encircling the figure of Benedict, are the Latin words:
EIUS IN OBITU NOSTRO PRAESENTIA MUNIAMUR!.
(May we be strengthened by his presence in the hour of
our death!)
Medal On the back of the medal, the cross is dominant.
On the arms of the cross are the initial letters of Latin
words as explain below:
C.S.P.B.: CRUX SANCTI PATRIS BENDICTI
The Cross of our holy father Benedict
C.S.S.M.L.: CRUX SACRA SIT MIHI LUX
May the holy cross be my light!
N.D.S.M.D.: NON DRACO SIT MIHI DUX
May the dragon never be my guide!
V.R.S.: VADE RETRO SATANA
Begone Satan!
N.S.M.V.: NON SUADE MIHI VANA
Never tempt me with your vanities!
S.M.Q.L.: SUNT MALA QUAE LIBAS
What you offer me is evil
I.V.B.: IPSE VENENUM BIBAS
Drink the poison yourself!
Above the cross is the word PAX (peace), that has been a
Benedictine motto for centuries.
- Metal crucifix
- Honors the legacy of Saint Benedict
- Includes loop for hanging or stringing necklace
- 4 1/2 inches
