Saint Benedict, the father of Western monasticism and patron of Europe, established a rule of life that shaped Christian civilization for centuries. This medal, one of the oldest and most honored sacramentals in the Church, is known as the “devil-chasing medal” for its power against evil. Pope Leo IX himself wore it, and generations of the faithful have relied on its protection against curses, disease, and spiritual harm. Choosing this medallion is not merely choosing jewelry – it is choosing a guardianship and a faith that has accompanied believers for over a thousand years.

• Image of Saint Benedict – He holds the Bible in one hand, symbolizing wisdom and divine power, and the Cross in the other, our salvation.
• Surrounding inscription – “Eius in obitu nostro praesentia muniamur” – “May his presence protect us in the hour of our death.” A prayer for a holy passing, entrusted to the patron of a happy death.
• Below the image – The poisoned cup and the raven, recalling miracles where God protected Benedict from poison – signs that faith overcomes every harm.

The reverse bears the classic St. Benedict’s Cross, with letters that form ancient prayers:

• C S S M L – N D S M D – “Crux sacra sit mihi lux! Nunquam draco sit mihi dux!” (May the holy cross be my light! May the dragon never be my overlord!)
• C S P B – “Crux Sancti Patris Benedicti” (The Cross of our Holy Father Benedict).
• V R S N S M V – S M Q L I V B – The famous exorcism formula: “Vade retro satana! Numquam 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!)
• At the top: PAX – “Peace.”

Your pendant arrives in a magnificent zinc alloy jewelry box featuring Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper” in antique pewter finish (9.2×6.5×4 cm, 360g). More than storage, it is a miniature sanctuary – a daily reminder of Christ’s covenant love and the fellowship of believers.

Saint Benedict founded the great monastery of Monte Cassino and wrote the Rule that became the foundation of Western monastic life. His wisdom shaped the spiritual and cultural fabric of Europe for centuries. In 1964, Pope Paul VI declared him the patron saint of all Europe, recognizing that through his monks, the Gospel was carried to countless souls. Wearing his medal connects you to this living tradition of prayer, work, and faith.

This medal may be worn as a necklace, attached to a rosary, kept in a pocket or purse, placed in a car or home – wherever you seek the protection of Christ and the intercession of Saint Benedict. Tradition holds that it protects from curses, evil, vice, and disease, and opens difficult paths. It is a powerful sacramental, especially fitting for times of spiritual battle, illness, or uncertainty.