St. Benedict of Nursia Sacred Art

Delve into the profound beauty of the Catholic Faith with an exclusive portrait of St. Benedict. Please note: The canvas and print do not come mounted or framed.   Find inspiration in the life and holiness of St. Benedict, a saint and the Father of Western Monasticism, whose prayer against evil has had a timeless impact on Catholics through the ages. This newly commissioned sacred art beautifully captures the story of St. Benedict's life. A faithful follower of Christ, Benedict gave up his family’s wealth and sought a life of intimacy with Jesus away from the noise of the world.  His way of life—which was rooted in prayer, structured work, and intentional fraternity— attracted many other young men, and soon he was invited to serve as the abbot of a monastery. During his time in the monastery, Benedict was nearly poisoned two separate times by both a cup of wine and a loaf of bread. In both instances, when he prayed over the poisoned objects, the Lord spared him from being poisoned by