SAINT BENEDICT MEDAL GOLD FILLED 18 KT AGAINST DEMON

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AUTHENTIC GOLD FILLED 18 KARAT SAINT BENEDICT OF ABAD OF MONTE CASSINO Condition: PERFECT Form: ROUND Measures : 3/4" inches approx. Color: gold Material: GOLD FILLED 18 KARAT KT This Auction is for: 1 (one) Medal ---------- ABOUT SAINT BENEDICT: Also known as Benedict of Nursia; Benedict of Nursia; Benedict of Nursia; Founder of Western Monasticism Memorial 11 July; formerly 21 March Profile Roman nobility. Twin brother of Saint Scholastica. Studied in Rome, but was dismayed by the lack of discipline and the lackadaisical attitude of his fellow students. Fled to the mountains near Subiaco, living as a hermit in a cave for three years; reported to have been fed by a raven. His virtues caused an abbey to request him to lead them. Founded the monastery at Monte Cassino, w he wrote the Rule of his order. His discipline was such that an attempt was made on his life; some monks tried by poison him, but he blessed the cup and rendered it harmless. He returned to his cave, but continued to attract followers, and eventually established twelve monasteries. Had the ability to read consciences, prophesy, and forestall attacks of the devil. Destroyed pagan statues and altars, drove demons from groves sacred to pagans. At one point t were over 40,000 monasteries guided by the Benedictine Rule . A summation of the Rule: " Pray and work . " Born c.480, Norcia, Umbria, Italy Died 21 March 547 of a fever while in prayer at Monte Cassino, Italy; buried beneath the high altar t in the same tomb as Saint Scholastica Name Meaning blessed (= Benedict) Patronage against nettle rash; against poison; against witchcraft; agricultural workers; cavers; civil engineers; coppersmiths; dying people; erysipelas; Europe; farm workers; farmers; fever; gall stones; Heerdt, Germany; inflammatory diseases; Italian architects; kidney disease; monks; nettle rash; Norcia, Italy; people in religious orders; poison; schoolchildren; servants who have broken their master's belongings; speliologists; spelunkers; temptations; witchcraft About cross Saint Benedict / Benectictus / Benedicto / Benito / This attractive and interesting "Jubilee" medal of Saint Benedict was first struck in 1880 at the Monastery of Monte Cassino to celebrate the 1400th anniversary of his birth. The letters to be found (in Latin) and the words they stand for (in English) are as follows C.S.P.B. - "The Cross of the Holy Father Benedict," C. S.S.M.L. - "May the Holy Cross be my light," N.D.S.M.D. "Let not the dragon be my guide." V.R.S.N.S.M.V.S.M.Q.L.I.V.B. - "Begone Satan! Suggest not vain things to me. Evil is the cup thou offerest; Drink thou thine own poison." Around the margin is the inscription: "May His presence protect us in the hour of our death." ---------- This Auction is for: 1 (one) Medals Important Note: This medal is in Other Country, More or Less It will arrive to you in 10 or 20 days. The collector will send it all countries. I'm sorry by the shipping cost, but this is the cost in that country. The collector could send you an picture with the receipt of the shipping cost. I recommend to combine this item with another product to reduce the cost of the shipment. ref int to seller: 50155 c173 -210- Summary of My Selling Policies Payment TERMS: Placing a bid is a binding contract that you agree to our terms of sale. All payment's must be received within 7 days of my E-mail to you informing you that you are the winning bidder. If not received, we will consider the Sale transaction null & void. We prefer PayPal payments/PayPal: Email: (We are PayPal verified): Upon the successful verification, the Confirmed Address is checked against the credit card billing address maintained by the buyer's credit card company. Shipping to this address minimizes the risk of being paid by a fraudulent buyer, and upon completion of a sale, an email will be sent to you with your final tota... read more

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