Saint Benedict Devil Chasing Medal - Patron Against Temptation and Witchcraft

St. Benedict protection medal that depicts the saint on the front. This detailed die-cast medal is made in the region of Italy that produces the finest quality medals in the world. . This detailed die-cast medal is made in the region of Italy that produces the finest quality medals in the world.  St. Benedict is the PATRON of against poison, against witchcraft, against temptations; architects, civil engineers, coppersmiths, dying people, Europe, farmers, fever, gallstones, inflammatory diseases, kidney disease, monks, nettle rash, schoolchildren, servants, spelunkers, and students. Quantity: Sold in increments of one medal Size: 1" long x 5/8" wide (25.4mm x 15.87mm) Material: silver-plated metal alloy. Important Note: All of our products are lead and cadmium free, and nickel safe. As they contain small parts, all items are for adult jewelry/craft making use only, not intended for children under the age of 15. Description of Medal: On the front of the medal is Saint Benedict holding a cross in his right hand, the object of his devotion, and in the left his rule for monasteries. To his left is a poisoned cup, in reference to the legend of Benedict, which explains that hostile monks attempted to poison him: the cup containing poisoned wine shattered when the saint made the sign of the cross over it and a raven (pictured to his right) carried away a loaf of poisoned bread. The reverse side of the medal has a large cross in the center. Benedict loved the Cross and used it to drive away demons. The vertical beam of the Cross has five letters: C.S.S.M.L., meaning Crux Sacra Sit Mihi Lux (May the holy Cross be for me a light). The horizontal beam of the Cross also has five letters: N.D.S.M.D., meaning Non Draco Sit Mihi Dux (Let not the dragon be my guide). The four large letters at the angles of the Cross: C S P B stand for Crux Sancti Patris Benedicti (The Cross of the Holy Father Benedict). Encircling the Cross around the right margin are these letters: V.R.S.N.S.M.V., meaning: Vade retro Satana; nunquam suade mihi vana (Begone Satan! Suggest not to me thy vain things). Around the left margin of the circle are the letters: S.M.Q.L.I.V.B., meaning: Sunt mala quae libas; ipse venena bibas (The drink you offer is evil; drink that poison yourself). Uses for a St. Benedict Medal:- destroy witchcraft and all other diabolical and haunting influences.- impart protection to persons tempted, deluded, or tormented by evil spirits.- obtain the conversion of sinners to the Catholic Church, especially when in danger of death.- serve as armor against temptation.- destroy the effects of poison.- secure a timely and healthy birth for children.- offer protection against storms and lightning.- serve as an efficacious remedy for bodily afflictions and a means of protection against contagious diseases.