St. Benedict Wood Rosary Necklace
May the Holy Cross be my light
kr249.00
Listen carefully, my son, to the master’s instructions, and attend to them with the ear of your heart.
(From the Prologue of the Rule of Saint Benedict)
A light wood necklace rosary with the medal of St. Benedict.
Natural 8 mm light wood beads are knotted on a brown cord. The centre medal is octagonal, in an antique gold tone, with St. Benedict. The crucifix matches the same finish. A toggle clasp makes it easy to put on and take off.
Do not soak. Water can swell the wood and weaken the cord.
This is made to wear and to pray with. The St. Benedict medal is a sacramental of the Church: a blessed sign of the Cross and a prayer, not a charm.
You may have it blessed by a priest if you wish.
The St. Benedict Medal prominently features the powerful exorcistic formula beginning with “Vade retro Satana” (“Begone Satan!” or “Step back, Satan!”).
Full Inscription and Meaning:
Around the outer rim are the letters:
V R S N S M V — S M Q L I V B
These stand for the Latin prayer:
> Vade retro Satana!
> Nunquam suade mihi vana!
> Sunt mala quae libas.
> Ipse venena bibas!
English Translation:
- Begone Satan!
- Never tempt me with your vanities!
- What you offer me is evil.
- Drink the poison yourself!
This is a strong formula of exorcism and spiritual protection, dating back to at least the 15th century and strongly associated with the Benedictine tradition.
Other Elements on the Reverse Side
- Large letters on the cross itself:
- C S S M L (vertical bar) — Crux Sacra Sit Mihi Lux (“May the Holy Cross be my light”)
- N D S M D (horizontal bar) — Non Draco Sit Mihi Dux (“Let not the dragon be my guide/leader”)
- C S P B — Crux Sancti Patris Benedicti (“The Cross of our Holy Father Benedict”) — usually at the four quadrants or arms of the cross.
- PAX (“Peace”) — at the very top, the motto of the Benedictine Order.
This inscription makes the medal one of the most potent sacramentals in the Church for protection against evil, temptation, and demonic influence. Many people pray the full “Vade retro Satana” prayer when holding or blessing the medal. It is especially powerful when combined with the Rosary, as in the St. Benedict Rosary.
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