For sale is a beautiful St. Benedict medal crucifix.The cross is excellently buffed to a bright shine.The medal in the center of the crucifix is a pewter inlay.The corpus is a shiny silver-tone.This pendant comes in a gift box with a card explaining the meaning behind the symbols.The St. Benedict medal is used for protection against the devil's temptations.Thank you for your purchase!The Cross of the Happy DeathThe excellent Catholic source Fisheaters explains:This Crucifix is known as “The Cross of a Happy Death” not only because of the exorcizing properties of the Medal and the image of Christ’s Body, but because of St. Benedict’s particular patronage based on his death. Pope St. Gregory the Great (A.D. ca. 540-604) describes his passing in his Dialogue:Six days before he left this world he gave orders to have his sepulchre opened, and forthwith falling into an ague, he began with burning heat to wax faint; and when as the sickness daily increased, upon the sixth day he commanded his monks to carry him into the oratory, where he did arm himself receiving the Body and Blood of our Saviour Christ; and having his weak body holden up betwixt the hands of his disciples, he stood with his own hands lifted up to heaven; and as he was in that manner praying, he gave up the ghost.A plenary indulgence is granted under the usual conditions to one who, at the hour of his death, kisses, touches, or otherwise reverences the Crucifix, and commends his soul to God. The Medal Wards Against1. To destroy witchcraft and all other diabolical and haunting influences; 2. To impart protection to persons tempted, deluded, or tormented by evil spirits; 3. To obtain the conversion of sinners into the Catholic Church, especially when they are in danger of death; 4. To serve as an armor against temptation; 5. To destroy the effects of poison; 6. To secure a timely and healthy birth for children; 7. To afford protection against storms and lightning; 8. To serve as an efficacious remed...
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