HUGE SECRETIUM 925 Sterling Silver Men’s “Saint Benedict” Pendant with Chain, created by hand for Christian Roman Catholics

 

.Christians used the St. Benedict symbol (medal) due to the belief in its power against evil “devil-chasing medal”

.Original unique design with beautiful details and amazing artwork

.Rare piece, top quality, best craftsmanship, handmade

.Excellent new condition, very heavy, stamped 925

.Intricately detailed lines and antique, rustic finish all around

Sterling silver Handmade Christian/Roman Catholic “Saint Benedict” style men’s pendant. The pendant features one very identifiable symbol of “St Benedict”.  A cross, containing the letters C S S M L – N D S MD, initials of the words Crux sacra sit mihi lux! Non [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 stands for Crux Sancti Patris Benedicti (“The Cross of [our] Holy Father Benedict”). All around the cross are the letters V R S N S M V – S M Q L I V B, about Vade retro satana: Vade retro Satana! Nunquam 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”.

Dimensions 31 x 31 mm.

Pendant Weights around 17-19 grams.

Chain Weights around 9-10 grams.

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