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Benedict medal combination is called the cross of a happy deathnot only because of the exorcizing properties of the medal and the image of christs body, but because of st. Blessed virgin mary appeared to catherine laboure three times. The saint benedict medal is a christian sacramental medal containing symbols and text related to the life of saint benedict of nursia, used by roman catholics, as well as anglicans, lutherans, methodists and the western orthodox, in the benedictine christian tradition, especially votarists and oblates the reverse side of the medal carries the vade retro satana begone, satan. Some interesting stories about the miraculous interventions that resulted from the medal and the intercession of holy father benedict not xvi. The saint benedict medal is a christian sacramental medal containing symbols and text related to the life of saint benedict of nursia, used by roman catholics, as well as anglicans, lutherans. His problems are the direct result of his deep seated contempt for god and years of indulgence in grave sin. Gregory the great, and it includes many stories of incredible miracles performed by the monk. Benedict had a deep faith in the cross and worked miracles with the sign of the cross. Saint benedict audiobook frances alice forbes 1869 1936 saint benedict of nursia c. The devil chasing medal known as the devil chasing medal for its power against satan, the letters on the back of the medal represent an ancient exorcism formula of the church. The same rules are still used today, over 1500 years later. Benedict holding a cross in his right hand and the rule of benedict a guide on how monks and nuns should live a balanced, simple, obedient, and prayerful life in his left hand. The life of saint benedict, patriarch of the western monks.