Embrace Faith with the 18K Solid Yellow Gold Saint Benedict Medal 17 mm diameter
This 18K Solid Yellow Gold Saint Benedict Medal 17 mm diameter, crafted from hypoallergenic 18K Solid Yellow Gold, is a beautiful display of your faith in the patron saint of Europe. The front of the medal boasts a detailed image of Saint Benedict, while the reverse side showcases the authentic 1880 Jubilee-design cross. Measuring at 17mm in size and 0.67 inches in diameter, this medal is the perfect size for daily wear for any adult. The Italian 750 stamp guarantees the medal's 18K gold purity. Available in a variety of sizes, including 17mm, 9mm, 11mm, 13mm, 15mm and 19mm.
This medal is one of the holiest medals.It was was approved in 1880 for the 1,400-year anniversary of the founding of the Benedictine Order.This two-sided medal includes several details .At his feet are a chalice and a raven, images that call to mind Benedict’s miraculous deliverance from poison.Along the outer edge of the medal are the words ejus in obitu nostro praesentia muniamur, which means “at our death may we be fortified by his presence.”The reverse side of Benedict’s medal contains several powerful prayers, written as initials for wearers to memorize, among them CSSML for crux sacra sit mihi lux, meaning “the holy cross be my light,” and NDSMD for non draco sit mihi dux, which translates “let not the dragon be my guide.” Around the edges are letters signifying these Latin mottoes: VRSNSMV—SMQLIVB, vade retro satana, numquam suade mihi vana! sunt mala quae libas. ipse venena bibas, meaning, “Begone, Satan! Never tempt me with your vanities! What you offer me is evil. Drink the poison yourself!” At the top is usually a pax for “peace."
