- Size: about 20 mm high
- Weight: about 12 g
- Material: Stainless steel, copper
Saint Benedict Medallion
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. The reverse side of the medal carries the Vade retro satana ("Begone, Satan!") formula which has been used by Christians
to ward off evil since the 15th century. Sometimes carried as part of the rosary, it is also found individually.
This religious object is also a Christian symbol of opening doors and opening difficult paths. Tradition holds that it protects from curses, evil and vice, protects against diseases and protects good health.
Saint Benedict was the founder of the Benedictine monastery of Mount Cassino and the father of Western monasticism; the rules he established became the norms of the entire monastic life. In 1964, because monks followed this book in the evangelization and civilization of many European countries in the Middle Ages. In the work of the ecclesiastical rules, Pope Paul VI declared him the patron saint of the whole of Europe.
The medal’s symbolism
On the front of the medal is Saint Benedict holding a cross in his right hand, the Christian symbol of salvation, and in the left his rule for monasteries. To Benedict's right, below the cross, is a poisoned cup, a reference to the legend that hostile monks attempted to poison him, and the cup containing poisoned wine shattered when the saint made the sign of the cross over it. To his left, below the rule, the raven that carried off a loaf of poisoned bread. From this is derived the tradition that the medal protects against poisoning.Above the cup and raven are the words Crux sancti patris Benedicti ('The Cross of [our] Holy Father Benedict'). Surrounding the figure of Saint Benedict are the words Eius in obitu nostro praesentia muniamur! ('May we be strengthened by his presence in the hour of our death'), since Benedictines regarded him as a particular patron of a happy death. Below the icon of St. Benedict, it is written 'EX SM Casino, MDCCCLXXX' and it means 'Found out from the Casino mountain in 1880.'
On the back is a cross, containing the letters C S S M L - N D S M D, initials of the words Crux sacra sit mihi lux! Nunquam draco sit mihi dux! ('May the holy cross be my light! May the dragon never be my overlord!').The large C S P B stand for Crux Sancti Patris Benedicti ('The Cross of [our] Holy Father Benedict'). Surrounding the back of the medal are the letters V R S N S M V - S M Q L I V B, in reference to Vade retro satana: Vade retro Satana! Numquam suade mihi vana! Sunt mala quae libas. Ipse venena bibas! ('Begone Satan! Never tempt me with your vanities! What you offer me is evil. Drink the poison yourself!') and finally, located at the top is the word PAX which means 'peace'
REFUND POLICY
We have a 30-day return policy,which means you have 30 days after
receiving your item to request a return.
To be eligible for a return,your item must be in the same condition that you
received it,unworn or unused,with tags,and in its original packaging.You'll
also need the receipt or proof of purchase.
To start a return,you can contact us at service@along-go.com.If your
return is accepted,we'll send you a return shipping address,as well as
instructions on how and where to send your package.Items sent back to us
without first requesting a return will not be accepted.
You can always contact us for any return question at
service@along-go.com.
Damages and issues
Please inspect your order upon reception and contact us immediately if the
item is defective,damaged or if you receive the wrong item,so that we can
evaluate the issue and make it right.
Exceptions non-returnable items
Certain types of items cannot be returned,like perishable goods (such as
food,flowers,or plants),custom products (such as special orders or
personalized items),and personal care goods(such as beauty products).We
also do not accept returns for hazardous materials,flammable liquids,or
gases.Please get in touch if you have questions or concerns about your
specific item.
Exchanges
The fastest way to ensure you get what you want is to return the item you
have,and once the return is accepted,make a separate purchase for the new
item.
Refunds
We will notify you once we've received and inspected your return,and let you
know if the refund was approved or not.If approved,you'll be automatically
refunded on your original payment method.Please remember it can take
some time for your bank or credit card company to process and post the
refund too
