{"product_id":"saint-benedict-medal-benedictine-cross-pax-protective-latin-inscription","title":"Saint Benedict Medal – Benedictine Cross, PAX \u0026 Protective Latin Inscription","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA beautiful vintage Catholic medal dedicated to Saint Benedict of Nursia, featuring the traditional Benedictine Cross and powerful Latin inscriptions associated with the saint's spiritual protection.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne side depicts \u003cstrong\u003eSaint Benedict\u003c\/strong\u003e, holding the Holy Cross and the Rule, surrounded by traditional Benedictine symbolism including the poisoned cup and raven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse features the celebrated \u003cstrong\u003eCross of Saint Benedict\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the inscription \u003cstrong\u003ePAX\u003c\/strong\u003e (“Peace”) and the sacred initials \u003cstrong\u003eC.S.S.M.L. – N.D.S.M.D.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese letters represent the traditional Benedictine prayer:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCrux Sacra Sit Mihi Lux\u003c\/em\u003e — “May the Holy Cross be my light.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNon Draco Sit Mihi Dux\u003c\/em\u003e — “May the dragon not be my guide.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround the medal are further Latin abbreviations from the traditional Benedictine prayer against evil. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Saint Benedict Medal is one of the best-known Catholic sacramentals and has a long tradition within Benedictine spirituality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaint: Saint Benedict of Nursia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTradition: Roman Catholic \/ Benedictine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: devotional medal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. diameter: 25–27 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: silver-coloured base metal \/ metal alloy — not tested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: vintage, with natural age-related patina and surface wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble-sided relief design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuspension loop present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sacra Relics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58600192606543,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/5556\/3855\/files\/photo_2026-08-29_19-31-46.jpg?v=1788026828","url":"https:\/\/sacrarelics.com\/products\/saint-benedict-medal-benedictine-cross-pax-protective-latin-inscription","provider":"Sacra Relics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}