St. Benedict Medal

***Patina Varies and may not be exactly as shown in the images.***

Ora et labora

Ora et labora. St. Benedict is famous for his rule of life in the monastery and it’s focus on prayer, work and community. Whether you are living in a monastery, a parent living in your domestic church or a college student living the rule of life of your classes, St Benedict’s focus on prayer and work is for you! 

The St. Benedict Medal is one of protection against evil (we recommend getting it blessed)!

The top of the medal is PAX - meaning peace. 

At the center of the medal is a cross with the letters C S S M L - N D S M D, which stands for the Latin prayer: "Crux sacra sit mihi lux! Non draco sit mihi dux!" meaning "May the holy cross be my light! May the dragon never be my guide!".

The four letters around the cross CSPB stands for "Crux Sancti Patris Benedicti", in latin, which translates to "Cross of the Holy Father Benedict"

The initials around the perimeter of the cross - V R S N S M V - S M Q L I V B - are latin, "Vade retro Satana, non suade mihi vana—sunt mala quae libas, ipse venena bibas." meaning "Begone, Satan! Do not suggest to me thy vanities! Evil are the things thou profferest, drink thou thy own poison."