Saint Benedict Round Jubilee Religious Medal - Under 3/4 Inch X Under 3/4 Inch In14K Yellow Gold

CHAIN IS NOT INCLUDED Available In Under 3/4 Inch x Under 3/4 Inch in14K Yellow Gold & Sterling Silver Size Reference: 17mm is the size of a US dime 21mm is the size of a US nickel 24mm is the size of a US quarter Choose from Solid 14K Yellow Gold or Genuine Sterling Silver Medal Height is Comparable to Slightly under the Size of a Penny On the back of the medal, the cross is dominant. 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). In the angles of the cross, the letters C S P B stand for Crux Sancti Patris Benedicti (The cross of our holy father Benedict). Saint Benedict of Nursia was a founder of Christian monastic communities and a rule giver for monks living in community. His purpose may be gleaned from his Rule, namely that "Christ may bring us all together to life eternal". He is patron saint of many things, especially Monks and Poison Sufferers.