2" Silver St Benedict Medal Crucifix Cross Italy 925 Sterling chain Necklace

High Quality Italian made oxidized Silver plate St Benedict Medal Crucifix

The crucifix has the St Benedict medal on the center

It measures 2 inches long by 1.25 inch wide , and is stamped Italy CF on the back

It comes on a 20" sterling silver snake chain with lobster clasp stamped 925

The St Benedict medal is one of the oldest and most honored medals due to the belief in its power against evil is also known as the "devil chasing medal"

The medal is used to ward off spiritual and physical dangers, especially those related to evil, poison, and temptation.

This medal is used in numerous ways:

on a chain around the neck;

attached to one's rosary;

kept in one's pocket or purse;

placed in one's car or home;

placed in the foundation of a building;

placed in the center of a cross.

It is effective in many ways:

to destroy witchcraft and all other diabolical and haunting influences;

to impart protection to persons tempted, deluded, or tormented by evil spirits;

to obtain the conversion of sinners to the Catholic Church, especially when they are in danger of death;

to serve as an armor against temptation;

to destroy the effects of poison;

to secure a timely and healthy birth for children;

to afford protection against storms and lightning;

to serve as an efficacious remedy for bodily afflictions and a means of protection against contagious diseases.

front: St. Benedict holding the Cross in one hand and the Holy Rule in the other. Around the image of St. Benedict are these words in Latin "May his presence protect us in the hour of death."

back: Image of the Cross. Around the margin are the initials of Latin words which form verses supposed to have originated with the holy Father Benedict himself. The English translation is: "Be gone Satan! Suggest not to me thy vain things. The cup thou profferest me is evil; drink thou thy poison." In the angles formed by the arms of the Cross are the letters C.S.P.B., signifying "Cross of the holy Father Benedict."…