CRUCIFIX - ST BENEDICT - 4.25" LIGHT WOOD

The Saint Benedict Medal is a Christian sacramental medal containing symbols and text related to the life of Saint Benedict of Nursia, and is one of the oldest and most honored medals used by Christians due to the belief in its power against evil. 

Besides the two Images of the Cross and St. Benedict, there are also inscribed on the Medal a certain number of letters, each of which is the initial of a Latin word. These words offer the faithful a formula which they may make use of for employing the virtue of the Holy Cross against the evil spirits.

This St. Benedict crucifix features an oxidized metal corpus and the St. Benedict medal on a wood cross base. It is the perfect gift for those with a devotion to St. Benedict. Material: Wood/Zinc Alloy Size: 4-1/4" H