15" H Saint Benedict Garden Plaque D1038
Christian Brands
$49.95
St. Benedict of Nursia is the father of Western monasticism, and his rule of "pray and work" still guides monks all over the world. The St. Benedict medal, with its prayers of exorcism, has long been a sacramental of protection against evil. Made to go outdoors, it brings a touch of prayer to the garden, the patio or the front porch.
The Saint Benedict Medal is a Christian sacramental medal containing symbols and text related to the life of Saint Benedict of Nursia, used by Roman Catholics, as well as Anglicans, Lutherans, Methodists and the Western Orthodox, in the Benedictine Christian tradition. The medal is one of the oldest and most honored medals used by Christians and due to the belief in its power against evil is also known as the "devil-chasing medal". As early as the 11th century, it may have initially had the form of Saint Benedict's cross, and was used by Pope Leo IX. In widespread use after its formal approval by Pope Benedict XIV in the 18th century, the medal is used by Roman Catholics to ward off spiritual and physical dangers, especially those related to evil, poison, and temptation.
Beauty, grace and elegance are the earmarks of this Saint Benedict garden Plaque. Sculpted with the finest attention to detail, it reminds us that we can call on Saint Benedict to pray for us anytime, anywhere.
- Size: 10"W x 1" D x 15.5" H 6.9 lbs
- Material: Stoneresin
- Item #: D1038
