These larger bead Rosaries made with olivewood from Bethlehem feature St. Benedict medals as centerpieces in Bronze. The beads are 8mm, and the nylon braided cord is taupe in color. This Rosary is ideal for protection against evil spirits.
FRONT OF THE MEDAL
Above the chalice and the raven in the center, on either side of the image of St. Benedict:
Crux Sancti Patris Benedicti
(Cross of the Holy Father Benedict)
Words around the perimeter of the medal:
Ejus in obitu nro praesentia muniamur
(May we at our death be fortified by his presence)
BACK OF THE MEDAL
The initials on the cross in the center:
C. S. S. M. L. — N. D. S. M. D.
Crux Sacra Sit Mihi Lux — Non Draco Sit Mihi Dux
(The Holy Cross be my light — Let not the dragon be my guide)
The circles by the four corners of the cross:
C S P B
Crux Sancti Patris Benedicti
(Cross of the Holy Father Benedict)
The initials around the perimeter:
V R S N S M V — S M Q L I V B
Vade Retro Satana, Nunquam Suade Mihi Vana — Sunt Mala Quae Libas, Ipse Venena Bibas
(Step back, Satan, do not suggest to me thy vanities — Evil are the things thou profferest, drink thou thy own poison)
And at the top:
Pax
(Peace)
Blessing of St. Benedict medal: https://www.prayinglatin.com/st-benedict-medal/
By purchasing this chaplet you are supporting Christians in Bethlehem in the Holy Land.
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