Saint Benedict Medal Necklace or Earrings, Patris Benedicti, The Cross of our Holy Father Benedict, Benedictine Jewelry
The beautifully detailed solid cast charm features a plain shiny back side, available in necklace, earrings or charm only.
INCLUDES
Charm and necklace chain in a black velvet jewelry bag. You can also choose just the charm alone to use on your own cord or chain, or have me make a pair of earrings for you by selecting that option.
MEASUREMENTS
The charm is about .787" across x .063" thick (20mm x 1.6mm)
The necklace chain is offered in your choice of length from 16" to 50" (40cm to 127cm)
The optional earring hooks are standard 21 gauge earring wire (not too thick, not too thin).
MATERIALS
All components are made with waterproof and hypo-allergenic Stainless steel. You can sleep, swim or shower with it!
ABOUT
The Patris Benedicti (The Cross of our Holy Father Benedict)
This charm features the equal armed cross with the letters CSSML on the upright beam and NDSMD on the horizontal crossbeam.
The letters CSSML NDSMD stand for the Latin words Crux Sacra Sit Mihi Lux: Non Draco Sit Mihi Dux which means "May the Holy Cross be My Light: Let Not the Devil be My Guide."
The Letters CSPB in the 4 circle around the cross stand for Crux Sancti Patris Benedicti, the Latin words for "Cross of the Holy Father Benedict."
Around the outer edge of the of the medal are the letters V.R.S.N.S.M.V. -- S.M.Q.L.I.V.B.
The letters VRSNSMV stand for the Latin words Vade Retro Satana (Begone Satan) and Nunquam Suade Mihi Vana (Never Suggest Vain Things to Me)
The letters SMQLIVB stand for the Latin words Sunt Mala Quae Libas (What You Offer Me is Evil) and Ipse Venena Bibas (Drink your own Poison).
The top of the medal has the Benedictine motto, "PAX" meaning "PEACE."
The back side of the medal is plain, shiny polished surface, which feels smooth against the skin.