St Benedict Medal
The Benedictine Medal
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The medal of Saint Benedict, on a box chain.
Stainless steel Box chain
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Size guide
Where it sits
- 40 cmChoker
- 45 cmCollarbone
- 50 cmJust below the collarbone
- 55 cmUpper chest
- 60 cmMid-chest
- 70 cmOver clothing
Sizes shown on an average build. An extender adds a few centimetres of freedom.
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The medal of Saint Benedict, with its cross and the initials of an old Latin prayer, on a box chain. A devotion Christians have kept for centuries.
The meaning
The symbol · Saint Benedict
Saint Benedict, his cross and his Rule
On the front of the Saint Benedict medal, the saint traditionally holds a cross in his right hand and the book of his Rule in his left. Beside him are a cup and a raven with a loaf of bread, recalling the poisoned wine and poisoned bread that Saint Gregory the Great says were used in attempts on his life. The back carries the cross and the initials of Latin prayers that reject evil and ask the cross to be a light. Benedict XIV gave the medal papal approval in 1742, and it is still widely worn. This round medal comes in polished silver or gold tone on a box chain.
Giving it as a gift
Give it to a godchild at confirmation, or to your father on Father's Day. It is plain enough to wear every day under a shirt.
The prayer
Crux sacra sit mihi lux. Non draco sit mihi dux. (May the holy cross be my light. Let not the dragon be my guide.)
Latin verses on the Saint Benedict medal, found in a 1415 manuscript at Metten Abbey, Bavaria
Details & specs
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Finish
- Polished, in silver or gold
- Chain
- Box chain
- Symbol
- Saint Benedict medal
- Medal size
- 24.5 mm diameter (28.5 mm with bail)
- Length
- 60 cm
- Weight
- 24 g
Shipping & delivery
Free standard shipping on every order. Your piece is prepared within 1 to 3 business days, then you receive a tracking link by email.
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Returns
You have 30 days after delivery to return your piece, unworn and in its original packaging. Return policy
Warranty & care
Covered for 1 year against manufacturing defects: a clasp that fails, a stone that falls out without impact, a structural defect. Send your order number and 3 to 4 photos and we ship a replacement within 48 hours of approval, with no return needed. Full warranty
- Daily wear: Put your jewelry on last, after lotions, perfume and hairspray.
- Water and activity: Wear it in the shower, at the gym and at the beach: the steel will not rust or turn your skin green.
- Storage: Keep each piece in its own pouch so it does not rub against other jewelry.
- Cleaning: Wipe with a soft, dry cloth after wearing.
Questions
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The details
Stainless Steel Saint Benedict Necklace
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Finish
- Polished, in silver or gold
- Chain
- Box chain
- Symbol
- Saint Benedict medal
- Medal size
- 24.5 mm diameter (28.5 mm with bail)
- Length
- 60 cm
- Weight
- 24 g
The meaning
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