St Benedict Medal Necklace with 24 Inch Chain and Crystal Dangle

St Benedict Medal Pendant on 24 inch bead chain with crystal dangle. A great piece for Religious events, Communion, Confirmation. The St Benedict Medal is a powerful and popular sacramental. The medal is a circular medal with the image of St. Benedict on one side and the words "Pax" (Latin for "peace") and "Vade retro satana" ("Get behind me, Satan!") on the other. The medal is usually worn on a chain around the neck. The St Benedict Medal is believed to be a powerful protection against evil, and many people wear it for this reason. The St Benedict Medal has a long and interesting history. It is said to have been first used in the early ninth century, when a monk named Rupert was sent by the Pope to evangelize in Germany. While he was there, he is said to have had a vision of St. Benedict holding a cross in one hand and a book in the other. On the front of the book were the words "Pax" and "Vade retro satana." Rupert took this as a sign that he should make medals with these words to give to people as a protection against evil. The St Benedict Medal became very popular, particularly during times of war or plague, when people were looking for any kind of protection they could find. Today, the medal is still popular, and many people wear it as a sign of their faith or as a protection against evil. Height 46-mm, Width 40-mm, Depth 3-mm.