{"product_id":"st-benedict-silver-medallion-094","title":"St. Benedict Silver Medallion 094","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSaint Benedict \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSilver Medallion \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSaint Benedict Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most recognized and spiritually significant sacramentals in the Christian tradition. For centuries, it has been worn by the faithful as a visible reminder of Christ's victory over evil, a call to holiness, and a constant prayer for God's protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery detail of this pendant carries profound meaning. From the image of \u003cstrong\u003eSaint Benedict\u003c\/strong\u003e to the ancient Latin inscriptions that surround the Cross, the medal proclaims unwavering faith in Christ and the rejection of all evil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted in solid sterling silver with deeply oxidized details and polished raised surfaces, this pendant faithfully preserves the traditional design of the historic Saint Benedict Medal while offering exceptional craftsmanship built to last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFront Side – Saint Benedict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front of the medal features \u003cstrong\u003eSaint Benedict of Nursia\u003c\/strong\u003e, the father of Western monasticism and one of Christianity's greatest spiritual teachers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe is shown holding:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Holy Cross\u003c\/strong\u003e — the ultimate sign of Christ's victory over sin, death, and evil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Rule of Saint Benedict\u003c\/strong\u003e — representing wisdom, prayer, discipline, and a life ordered toward God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn one side appears a \u003cstrong\u003echalice\u003c\/strong\u003e, recalling the attempted poisoning of Saint Benedict. Through making the Sign of the Cross, the poisoned cup shattered before he could drink it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the opposite side is a \u003cstrong\u003eraven carrying away poisoned bread\u003c\/strong\u003e, another miraculous event in which God protected the saint from those seeking to harm him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurrounding Saint Benedict is the Latin inscription:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEIUS IN OBITU NOSTRO PRAESENTIA MUNIAMUR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"May we be strengthened by his presence at the hour of our death.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the bottom appears:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEX S M CASINO MDCCCCLXXX\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis commemorates the Jubilee Medal officially approved at \u003cstrong\u003eMonte Cassino Abbey in 1880\u003c\/strong\u003e, from which the modern Saint Benedict Medal originates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReverse Side – The Medal of Protection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse contains the famous \u003cstrong\u003eCross of Saint Benedict\u003c\/strong\u003e, surrounded by powerful prayers of protection that have been prayed by Christians for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Cross\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe large Cross bears the initials:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC.S.S.M.L.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrux Sacra Sit Mihi Lux\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"May the Holy Cross be my light.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eN.D.S.M.D.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNon Draco Sit Mihi Dux\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Let not the dragon be my guide.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese words affirm that Christ alone is our guide and that the Cross is the light leading us to salvation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAround the Medal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurrounding the Cross is another ancient prayer:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eV.R.S.N.S.M.V.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVade Retro Satana; Nunquam Suade Mihi Vana\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Begone, Satan. Never tempt me with your vanities.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS.M.Q.L.I.V.B.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunt Mala Quae Libas; Ipse Venena Bibas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"What you offer is evil. Drink the poison yourself.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese inscriptions are not magical formulas but prayers expressing complete trust in Christ and the rejection of temptation and evil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Inscriptions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the top appears:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePAX\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Peace.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis was the motto of Saint Benedict and remains the motto of the Benedictine Order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin the Cross are also the letters:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC.S.P.B.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrux Sancti Patris Benedicti\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The Cross of the Holy Father Benedict.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, every inscription forms a continuous profession of faith, placing Christ at the center while asking for strength against temptation and spiritual danger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterling Silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 × 24 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.4 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBail size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.5 × 4.5 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlight weight variations may occur from piece to piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep oxidized details for exceptional depth and contrast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolished sterling silver highlights\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e pendant only; chain sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSymbolism\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaint Benedict\u003c\/strong\u003e — holiness, wisdom, perseverance, and spiritual leadership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Holy Cross\u003c\/strong\u003e — Christ's victory over sin, death, and evil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Rule of Saint Benedict\u003c\/strong\u003e — prayer, discipline, humility, and faithful living.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe broken chalice\u003c\/strong\u003e — God's protection from spiritual and physical harm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe raven\u003c\/strong\u003e — divine providence and deliverance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cross of Saint Benedict\u003c\/strong\u003e — faith, protection, and trust in Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePAX\u003c\/strong\u003e — the peace found only in God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe ancient Latin prayers\u003c\/strong\u003e — a continual rejection of evil and an affirmation that Christ alone is our light and guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pendant is far more than a piece of jewelry. 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