St. Benedict Hanging Wall Cross Enamel Black 4 1/2"

St. Benedict Hanging Wall Cross Enamel Black 4 1/2" This is a new black enamel St. Benedict hanging wall cross St. Benedict is the patron saint of farmers, civil engineers, students and all members of religious communities On the arms of the cross are the initial letters of a rhythmic Latin prayer: Crux sacra sit mihi lux! Nunquam draco sit mihi dux! (May the holy cross be my light! May the dragon never be my guide!) Above the cross is the word pax (peace), that has been a Benedictine motto for centuries. Around the margin of the back of the medal, the letters V R S N S M V - S M Q L I V B are the initial letters, as mentioned above, of a Latin prayer of exorcism against Satan: Vade retro Satana! Nunquam suade mihi vana! Sunt mala quae libas. Ipse venena bibas! (Begone Satan! Never tempt me with your vanities! What you offer me is evil. Drink the poison yourself!) Makes a great gift for yourself or a loved one It measures approximately 4 1/2" ( 114.3 mm)