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St. Benedict Silver Medal Medal size: 4 3/4" Diameter Made of Genuine Pewter Made in U.S.A. This big medal comes in a nice gift box! On the front of the Medal, a cross is represented which carries several inscription in the arms, the explanations of which follow: C.S.P.B.: CRUX SANCTI PATRIS BENENDICTI The cross of Holy Father Benendict C.S.S.M.L: CRUX SACRA SIT MIHI LUX May the Holy Cross be my light N.D.S.M.D: NON DRACO SIT MIHI DUX Let the devil not be my leader V.R.S.: VADE RETRO SATANA Get behind me satan N.S.M.V.: Non suade mihi vana S.M.Q.L: SUNT MALA QUAE LIBAS What you are showing me is bad I.V.B.: IPSE VENEA BIBAS Drink your posions yourself "PAX" is written under the cross: the motto of the Congregation of Cassino and the of the entire Benedictine Order The three internal eulogistic rhyming couplets are part of a very ancient series dating back at least to the XIV century which is accompanied by the figure of a monk with the cross driving away temptation. The Medal of St. Benedict is used for all spiritual and temporal needs on condition that it is used with a faithful spirit. This medal is efficacious againt epidemics, certain special illnesses and againt the spells and temptations of the devil. It has been widely diffused throughout the entire world by missionaries. This medal also obtains the conversions of sinners, above all the point of death. The medal helps women in labour and gives God's protection against the dangers which threaten our lives: it permits a good and Holy death. I hope that this meaningful medal will protect you and your loved ones.