THE STORY OF ST. BENEDICT St. Benedict of Nursia, Italy (A.D. 480-543), the twin brother of St. Scholastica, is considered to be the Father of Western monasticism, and his "Rule of St. Benedict" came to be the basis of organization for many religious orders St. Benedict's life: he'd been living as a hermit in a cave for three years, famous for his holiness, when a religious community came to him after the death of their abbot and asked Benedict to take over. Some of the "monks" didn't like this plan and attempted to kill him with poisoned bread and wine. Just as St. John the Divine was miraculously saved from being poisoned, when St. Benedict made the sign of the Cross over these things, he came to know they were poisoned, so he toppled the cup and commanded a raven to carry off the bread. THE CROSS OF THE HAPPY DEATH 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. THE MEDAL WARDS AGAINST 1. 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 remedy for bodily afflictions and a means of protection against contagious diseases.
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