Plate Placemat Saint Benedict Cross Medal 6 in + Cup Coaster 3,5 in - Plate Placemat

The Saint Benedict Medal is a Christian sacramental instrument that contains images and texts inherited from Saint Benedict of Nursia, one of the oldest and most respected patron by Roman Catholics. Pope Leo IX attributed his recovery from a snake bite to the Celtic Cross, formed it into a medal and giving it blessing indulgences. Its use was formally approved by Pope Benedict XIV in 1741. On the front is Saint Benedict held the Holy Cross of his devotion on his right hand and the Bible on his left hand. At his feet there is a cup, a snake and a crow carrying loaf of bread, telling the story of a hostile monk attempted to kill him: the cup of poisoned wine shattered when the saint made the sign of the cross over it. On the back there is a powerful spell used to ward off physical and spiritual threats, especially the temptations of demons and poison since the 15th century. Above the cup there are words: Crux Sancti Patris Benedicti Cross of the Holy Father Benedict Surrounding it there are words: Eius in Obitu Nostro Praesentia Muniamur! May we be strengthened by its presence at the time of our death Behind the cross, the letters are written: CSSML-NDSMD Crux Sacra Sit Mihi Lux! Non Draco Sit Mihi Dux! May the holy cross be my light! May Satan never be my master! Surrounding it, written letters: VRSNSMV-SMQLIVB Vade Retro Satana! Nunquam Suade Mihi Vana! Sunt Mala Quae Libas. Ipse Venena Bibas! Go Satan! Never tease me with your pride! What you offer me is evil. Drink your poison yourself! Finally, above there is the word: PAX, meaning #34;peace #34;. The medal is used in various forms: rosary pendants, wall crosses, car accessories, coins in wallets, door plaque, stickers et cetera. Effectively destroys the influence of witchcraft, ghost and dark possesion; conversion of sinners, especially near death; timely and healthy birth; protection against poisons, infectious diseases and storms/lightning.