The St. Benedict Crucifix
St. Benedict Crucifix--approximate size 2 X 3 inches.
Comes with a 30" cord and also includes a small booklet explaining the significance of the medal.
The origin of the medal of St. Benedict is very ancient. Benedict XIV established the design of this medal. On one side it carries the image of St. Benedict holding a cross in his hand; on the other side there is a larger cross with Latin initials. Due to the fact that the cross represented here is an essential element of this medal, it is called the Medal - Crucifix of St. Benedict.
On the back there is the effigy of the Saint, holding the cross in his right hand and the Rules in his left hand; on his right there is a cup from which a serpent is escaping (a recollection of the poisoned wine which he miraculously escaped); on the left we have a crow taking away the poisoned bread.
Underneath we can read the words: EX S.M. CASINO MDCCCLXXXX(From the Holy Mount Cassino 1880). On the two sides CRUX SANCTI PATRIS BENEDICTI (Cross of Holy Father Benedict). Around the image: EIUS IN OBITU NOSTRO PRAESENTIA MUNIAMUR (May we be strengthened by his prescence in the hour of our death!).
This crucifix is available with a bright silver or gold finish--both have polished inlay.
