Exorcist's Armor – Catholic Dame – Saint Benedict Medal – Repels Evil - Ring

The Exorcist's Armor – Catholic Knight of the Saint Benedict Medal – Repels Evil.

A knight’s piece with silver and gold finishes, crowned by a circular plate bearing the reverse of the Saint Benedict medal and its sacred abbreviations, with a Latin cross on its sides. An exorcism emblem worn to repel black magic and secure your living space.

In 1742, Pope Benedict XIV issued a historic decree officially incorporating the Saint Benedict Medal among the Church’s major sacramentals. This papal recognition follows the countless testimonies of deliverance recorded since the Middle Ages, where the very presence of this seal protected believers from plagues, poisons, and curses. In the grande liturgical exorcism rites authorized by the Vatican, priests use this sacred cross as an instrument of authority to drive away malevolent presences and bless desecrated places. The geometry of the Latin letters engraved on the insignia forms a combat prayer: each initial summarizes an abjuration formula and a reaffirmation of faith. This ensign of devotion embodies the triumph of divine light over chaos, offering the wearer a liturgical shield tested by centuries of spiritual tradition.

Sliding this blessing insignia onto your finger raises the supreme shield of pontifical exorcism at the heart of your life. The power of the engraved prayers strikes down curses, shatters attacks from the unseen, and compels the forces of discord to flee your presence. This imperial sacramental radically purifies your environment, erecting an impenetrable celestial guard around your home. It endows your mind with martial authority to defeat adversity and seal the definitive victory of light over your trials.
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Strong protection.
Size: 66 1/2, 11 3/4, 26 1/2.
Height: 2 cm.
Outer width: 2.6 cm.
Total length: 2.5 cm.
Ornate gold- and silver-plated metal. 20.7 g. A beautiful dense work, finely polished on the inside and very comfortable to wear.
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History & Symbolism :

The Oraison de la Croix (C.S.S.M.L. - N.D.S.M.D.)
Inscribed at the heart of the cross, the initials C S S M L and N D S M D form the verses “Crux Sacra Sit Mihi Lux / Non Draco Sit Mihi Dux” (Let the Holy Cross be my light / I refuse the guidance of the Dragon). This formula of spiritual affirmation places your will under divine protection, instilling clarity of mind to guide your choices toward truth.

The Decree of Abjuration (V.R.S.N.S.M.V. - S.M.Q.L.I.V.B.)
Graven on the outer crown, the acronyms V R S N S M V and S M Q L I V B summarize the invocations of the great exorcism ritual: “Vade Retro Satana... / Sunt Mala Quae Libas...” (Begone Satan / Consume your own poisons). These exorcism formulas order the dark forces to retreat, dissolving curses and purging your environment of tainted energies.

The Motto of Peace and the Lateral Crosses (PAX and C.S.P.B.)
The word PAX (Peace), proclaimed at the summit of the insignia, celebrates the restoration of sacred order. Associated with the letters C S P B (Cross of the Holy Father Benedict) and with the fleur-de-lis crosses sculpted on the sides, this symbol reaffirms the alliance with the Benedictine monastic lineage. It delineates an area of absolute quiet around you, promoting the stability of your home.
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