Exorcist's Armor – Catholic Dame – Saint Benedict Medal – Repels Evil - Ring
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The Exorcist’s Armor – Catholic Knight of the Saint Benedict Medal – Repels Evil Charms.
A knight’s piece with silvered and gilded finishes, crowned by a circular plate bearing the reverse of the Saint Benedict medal and its sacred abbreviations, flanked by a Latin cross. An exorcism emblem worn to repel dark 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 followed the countless testimonies of deliverance recorded since the Middle Ages, where the mere presence of this seal protected believers from plagues, poisons and curses. In the grand liturgical rites of exorcism 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 battle prayer: each initial summarizes an abridgment formula and a profession of faith. This shield of devotion embodies the triumph of divine light over chaos, offering the wearer a liturgical shield proven through centuries of spiritual tradition.
Slip this blessing insignia onto your finger and you raise the supreme shield of pontifical exorcism at the heart of your life. The power of the engraved prayers strikes down curses, pulverizes attacks of the unseen, and compels discordant forces to flee your presence. This imperial sacramental radically purifies your environment, erecting an unbreachable heavenly guard around your home. It endows your spirit with a martial authority to vanquish adversity and seal the final victory of light over your trials.
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Strong protection.
Size: 64, 10 3/4, 24.
Height: 2 cm.
Exterior width: 2.6 cm.
Total length: 2.5 cm.
Intricately crafted gold and silver metal. 20.4 g. A fine, dense work, polished on the inside and very comfortable to wear.
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History & Symbolism:
The Prayer of the Cross (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” (My light is the Holy Cross / I refuse the guidance of the Demon). This spiritual affirmation places your will under divine protection, imbuing clarity of mind to guide your choices toward the 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 grand exorcism rite: “Vade Retro Satana... / Sunt Mala Quae Libas...” (Begone Satan / Consume your own poisons). These exorcism formulas command the forces of darkness 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 atop the insignia, celebrates the restoration of sacred order. Paired with the letters C S P B (Cross of the Holy Father Benedict) and the fluted crosses carved on the sides, this symbol reaffirms the alliance with the monastic lineage of Monte Cassino. It delineates a zone of absolute quiet around your person, fostering the stability of your home.
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The Exorcist’s Armor – Catholic Knight of the Saint Benedict Medal – Repels Evil Charms.
A knight’s piece with silvered and gilded finishes, crowned by a circular plate bearing the reverse of the Saint Benedict medal and its sacred abbreviations, flanked by a Latin cross. An exorcism emblem worn to repel dark 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 followed the countless testimonies of deliverance recorded since the Middle Ages, where the mere presence of this seal protected believers from plagues, poisons and curses. In the grand liturgical rites of exorcism 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 battle prayer: each initial summarizes an abridgment formula and a profession of faith. This shield of devotion embodies the triumph of divine light over chaos, offering the wearer a liturgical shield proven through centuries of spiritual tradition.
Slip this blessing insignia onto your finger and you raise the supreme shield of pontifical exorcism at the heart of your life. The power of the engraved prayers strikes down curses, pulverizes attacks of the unseen, and compels discordant forces to flee your presence. This imperial sacramental radically purifies your environment, erecting an unbreachable heavenly guard around your home. It endows your spirit with a martial authority to vanquish adversity and seal the final victory of light over your trials.
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Strong protection.
Size: 64, 10 3/4, 24.
Height: 2 cm.
Exterior width: 2.6 cm.
Total length: 2.5 cm.
Intricately crafted gold and silver metal. 20.4 g. A fine, dense work, polished on the inside and very comfortable to wear.
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History & Symbolism:
The Prayer of the Cross (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” (My light is the Holy Cross / I refuse the guidance of the Demon). This spiritual affirmation places your will under divine protection, imbuing clarity of mind to guide your choices toward the 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 grand exorcism rite: “Vade Retro Satana... / Sunt Mala Quae Libas...” (Begone Satan / Consume your own poisons). These exorcism formulas command the forces of darkness 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 atop the insignia, celebrates the restoration of sacred order. Paired with the letters C S P B (Cross of the Holy Father Benedict) and the fluted crosses carved on the sides, this symbol reaffirms the alliance with the monastic lineage of Monte Cassino. It delineates a zone of absolute quiet around your person, fostering the stability of your home.
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The photos were taken under LED lighting using dedicated photographic equipment to accurately reproduce the details, reliefs and nuances of the object.
Shipping: Each item is carefully prepared, securely protected and shipped in a tracked package to ensure safe transport.
✦✦✦ COLLECTOR’S ADVANTAGE: GATHER YOUR PURCHASES ✦✦✦
Have you spotted several items in this sale? Take the opportunity to combine your acquisitions.
To benefit from a single shipment and a single shipping fee, simply wait for all your auctions to end before you proceed with payment. The Catawiki platform will automatically consolidate your purchases on a single invoice.
One order, one package, one shipping fee for your treasure selection.
✦✦✦ RECEIVING YOUR TREASURE ✦✦✦
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Details
Era
After 2000
Laboratory report
No laboratory report
Metal
Exorcist's Armor – Catholic Dame – Saint Benedict Medal – Repels Evil
Brand jewellery
No
Total weight
20.4 g
Condition
Very good condition - slightly used with small signs of wear
Gender
Unisex
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