{"product_id":"st-benedict-medallion-096","title":"St. Benedict Silver Medallion 096","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSt. Benedict Sterling Silver Medallion\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA meaningful sterling silver medallion dedicated to \u003cstrong\u003eSt. Benedict of Nursia\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining his sacred image with the powerful symbolism and prayers of the \u003cstrong\u003eSt. Benedict Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor centuries, the St. Benedict Medal has been one of the most recognized sacramentals in the Catholic tradition. Its symbolism centers on \u003cstrong\u003ethe Cross of Christ, perseverance in faith, rejection of evil, and the desire to live under God’s protection and grace\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFront — St. Benedict\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front depicts \u003cstrong\u003eSt. Benedict\u003c\/strong\u003e, father of Western monasticism and author of the Rule of St. Benedict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe is shown holding the \u003cstrong\u003eCross\u003c\/strong\u003e, representing his complete faith in Christ, and a book representing his \u003cstrong\u003eHoly Rule\u003c\/strong\u003e, a spiritual guide centered on prayer, humility, obedience, discipline, and a life ordered toward God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeside St. Benedict are traditional symbols connected with events from his life. According to tradition, attempts were made to poison him, but through God’s protection the attempts failed. These stories became part of the symbolism associated with the St. Benedict Medal and its emphasis on resisting evil through faith in Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround the image appears 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“May we be strengthened by his presence in the hour of our death.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReverse — The Cross of St. Benedict\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse features the traditional \u003cstrong\u003eCross of St. Benedict\u003c\/strong\u003e, surrounded by a series of initials representing Latin prayers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the center:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC.S.S.M.L.\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cem\u003eCrux Sacra Sit Mihi Lux\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“May the Holy Cross be my light.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross the horizontal arm:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eN.D.S.M.D.\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cem\u003eNon Draco Sit Mihi Dux\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Let not the dragon be my guide.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe four larger letters surrounding the Cross — \u003cstrong\u003eC S P B\u003c\/strong\u003e — traditionally stand for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrux Sancti Patris Benedicti\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“The Cross of the Holy Father Benedict.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, these inscriptions form a powerful profession of trust in \u003cstrong\u003eChrist and His Cross\u003c\/strong\u003e, reminding the wearer to reject temptation and remain steadfast in faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe medallion is crafted in sterling silver with an oxidized background that brings depth to the inscriptions and sacred imagery, while polished raised details create strong contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\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 34 × 24 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBail opening:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.5 × 4.5 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.5 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Benedict imagery on the front\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCross of St. Benedict on the reverse\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOxidized details for 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\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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant only — chain sold separately\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProcessing Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1–3 business days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than a medallion, this piece is a reminder to make \u003cstrong\u003ethe Holy Cross your light\u003c\/strong\u003e — carrying with it the spiritual legacy of St. Benedict and a call to faith, prayer, perseverance, and resistance to evil.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dynamis Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45697972928621,"sku":"DSOCP-096","price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/1370\/3789\/files\/IMG-7479.png?v=1787698783","url":"https:\/\/dynamisjewelry.com\/es\/products\/st-benedict-medallion-096","provider":"Dynamis Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}