Benedict of Norcia (480 AD - 21 March 547) The front of the medal shows St. Benedict holding a cross in one hand and the book of his Rule in the other. On the frame of the circle, surrounding Saint Benedict are the words: Ejus in obitu nostro presentia muniamur (May his presence protect us in the hour of death). The other side of the medal is where the real exorcist force reveals itself. In the center is the Cross. Benedict loved the Cross and used it to drive away demons. The vertical beam of the Cross has five letters: C.S.S.M.L., meaning Crux Sacra Sit Mihi Lux (May the holy Cross be for me a light). The four large letters at the angles of the Cross: C S P B stand for Crux Sancti Patris Benedicti (The Cross of the Holy Father Benedict). Encircling the Cross in a circle around the right m argin are these letters: V.R.S.N.S.M.V., meaning Vade retro Satana; nunquam suade mihi vana (Begone Satan! Suggest not to me thy vain things). Around the left margin of the circle are these letters: S.M.Q.L.I.V.B., meaning Sunt mala quae libas; ipse venena bibas (The drink you offer is evil; drink that poison yourself). At the top of the circle is the word PAX (Peace). Wearing a Saint Benedict medal calls upon God's blessing, peace, and protection. The medal is a prayer of exorcism against Satan, a prayer for strength in time of temptation, a prayer for peace among ourselves and among the nations of the world. And that you shall always have the courage and strength to “walk in God’s ways, with the Gospel as our guide,” as St. Benedict urges us. Handmade glass factory for authentic blue evil eye charms. Family owned business Handcrafted jewelry in sterling silver.