SAINT BENEDICT LOCKET.
Introducing our St. Benedict Medal Locket Pendant Necklace, a powerful and revered symbol in the Catholic tradition. This meticulously crafted piece carries intricate details and is rich in historical significance.
Key Features:
- Material: Detailed press-stamped medal
- Closure: Click-shut locket for secure wearing
- Dimensions: 35mm x 27mm x 6mm (Including Bail)
- Double-sided design with inscriptions and translations
- Front: Saint Benedict holding a cross and his rule for monasteries
- Back: A poisoned cup, a cross, and sacred inscriptions
- Translation of inscriptions provided below the description
Translation of Inscriptions:
The medal holds a profound significance, believed to offer powerful protection to those who wear it with devotion. The front features Saint Benedict holding a cross and his monastic rule. On the back, a poisoned cup symbolizes an attempt on his life, thwarted by the sign of the cross. The inscriptions include prayers for protection, such as "May we be strengthened by his presence in the hour of our death" and "May the holy cross be my light! May the dragon never be my overlord!" The medal's power against evil is emphasized by the Vade retro satana ("Step back, Satan") formula.
History and Usage:
This medal, also known as the "devil-chasing medal," dates back to the 11th century and was initially in the form of Saint Benedict's cross. Pope Leo IX used it as early as the 15th century. Officially approved by Pope Benedict XIV in the 18th century, it is employed by Catholics to ward off spiritual and physical dangers, particularly those related to evil, poison, and temptation.
Carry this sacred medal as a source of strength and protection, reflecting the rich history and spiritual significance it holds in the Catholic tradition.