Sculpture, Medaglia Di San Benedetto - 25 cm - marble powder

A unique sculpture depicting the Medal of Saint Benedict, fully hand-finished.
The Saint Benedict Medal is one of the best-known sacramentals of the Catholic Church, renowned for its deep spiritual significance of protection against evil, temptations and diabolical influences.
The medal features two faces rich with symbols and Latin initials, forming powerful prayers of exorcism and invocation.
The Saint Benedict Medal is one of the best-known sacramentals of the Catholic Church, renowned for its deep spiritual significance of protection against evil, temptations and diabolical influences.
On the reverse, a large Cross dominates, on which and around which are inscribed the initials of a series of Latin prayers:
On the cross (vertically): C.S.S.M.L. (Crux Sacra Sit Mihi Lux – May the Holy Cross be my light).
On the cross (horizontally): N.D.S.M.D. (Non Draco Sit Mihi Dux – Let not the demon be my guide).
In the four corners of the cross: C.S.P.B. (Crux Sancti Patris Benedicti – Cross of Saint Benedict).
At the top: the Benedictine motto PAX (Peace) is often present.
The exorcism prayer (clockwise along the border):
V.R.S. (Vade Retro Satana – Begone, Satan!)
N.S.M.V. (Numquam Suade Mihi Vana – Never tempt me with vanities!)
S.M.Q.L. (Sunt Mala Quae Libas – The drinks you offer are evil!)
I.V.B. (Ipse Venena Bibas – Drink your own poisons!)
The sculpture is suitable for enriching places of worship and religious sites, libraries or classroom interiors.
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