St Benedict Medal: The Key to Understand It

4.8 (560) · $ 24.50 · In stock

Before we look into Saint Benedict medal meaning, let’s brush up on a few facts about the life of Benedict of Nursia. Born in 480 in a noble Roman family, at the age of 12, he moved to Rome to pursue literary studies. However, shocked by the licentiousness of his companions, he soon retired to Subiaco, a tiny town in the region of Lazio. His holiness, demonstrated during three years of hermit life, had drawn the attention of numerous nearby monasteries to him. Still, when a religious community asked Benedict to become their abbot, his opponents did not appreciate his growing popularity and attempted to poison him, twice! Shortly after the second attempt — you can see it on the front side of the Saint Benedict medal, featuring a cup and a raven carrying away the poisoned bread — the Saint began his preaching
Before we look into Saint Benedict medal meaning, let’s brush up on a few facts about the life of Benedict of Nursia. Born in 480

FanFlex: Lightweight flexible crests and patches that fold easy. - FanTex: An all-new super comfortable soft fabric. - FanFit: The authentic on-ice