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The Exorcism Weapon – Saint Benedict’s Cross – Garnet –...

The Exorcism Weapon – Saint Benedict’s Cross – Garnet –...

The Exorcism Arm – Saint Benedict Cross and Medal – Garnet – Protection against Evil. This garnet necklace bears the exorcism cross with Latin formulas, united with the effigy of Saint Benedict the Pope, a powerful shield recognized by the Church to break curses and drive back the dark forces. From the solitude of Subiaco to the rock of Monte Cassino, Saint Benedict has led a legendary spiritual battle against disorder and the powers of the invisible. Master of prayer and of the monastic rule, he opposed the sign of the cross and the authority of faith to all the snares of evil, causing darkness to recede wherever discord threatened. Blessed by centuries of devotion and solemnly officialized by the papacy, this cross constitutes the most famous sacramental of deliverance of the Catholic Church. It represents a spiritual fortress legitimized by history: the holy words engraved at its heart act as a direct command before which hostile influences and attacks from the shadow are forced to yield passage. Keeping this Saint Benedict cross close to oneself is to arm oneself with the guard of a protector recognized through the ages: a shield of faith to pass through trials with head held high, to nullify malicious intents, and to walk with the certainty of being supported by centuries of prayers and sacred victories. Dimensions : - necklace length: 56 cm. - weight: 24 g. - garnet beads: 4 mm (approx). - Saint Benedict cross medal in elaborately worked golden metal: 4.5 x 3.5 cm. Appearance varies with lighting. - Pinned Gold-filled 14K spring clasp. Mounted on a Japanese steel wire nylon-coated. - Necklace handmade with care. History & Secrets of the Symbol : The Saint Benedict Cross and the Church’s Recognition Heir to a long tradition of spiritual combat, the Saint Benedict cross was solemnly approved by Pope Benedict XIV in 1742. Officially recognized by the Holy Church as a liturgical instrument of deliverance, it is traditionally worn to preserve the soul and body from demonic influences and curses. The Face of the Cross: The Decoding of the Latin Formulas The first face displays the sacred initials of the great Benedictine exorcism: PAX: The order’s motto, marking the triumph of divine peace over disturbance. C S P B: Crux Sancti Patris Benedicti – Cross of the Holy Father Benedict. C S S M L - N D S M D: Crux Sacra Sit Mihi Lux, Non Draco Sit Mihi Dux – May the Holy Cross be my light, and may the demon not be my guide. V R S N S M V - S M Q L I V B: The famous casting out of shadows (Vade Retro Satana: Get behind me Satan, never give me counsel in your vanities: what you offer is evil, drink your own poisons). The Face of the Holy Father: The Ultimate Blessing On the reverse stands the effigy of Saint Benedict holding the cross of faith and the book of the holy rule. The circular Latin inscription EIUS IN OBITU NOSTRO PRAESENTIA MUNIAMUR (“May His presence strengthen us at the hour of our death”) calls upon the saint patriarch’s personal guard to ward off snares throughout life. The Garnet: The Stone of Ardor and Constancy With a deep, warm red, garnet is traditionally associated with fervor of the heart and courage in the face of trials. Its ardent presence supports moral determination and strengthens the protective authority of the Saint Benedict cross. Photos were taken under LED lighting with dedicated photographic equipment to accurately reproduce the object’s details, reliefs, and nuances. Some gemstones may undergo traditional treatments to enhance color or clarity. No specific gemological examination was performed on this piece. Shipping: Each item is carefully prepared, securely protected, and shipped in trackable packaging to ensure safe transport. ✦✦✦ COLLECTOR ADVANTAGE: GROUP YOUR PURCHASES ✦✦✦ Have you spotted several items in this sale? Take the opportunity to combine your acquisitions. To benefit from a single shipment and one shipping fee, simply wait for all your bids to close before paying. The Catawiki platform will automatically group your purchases on a single invoice. One order, one package, one shipping fee for your treasure collection. ✦✦✦ RECEIPT OF YOUR TREASURE ✦✦✦ Before finalizing your payment, we invite you to check the information in your Catawiki profile. The address provided will be automatically used for the shipping label. A few moments of verification help guarantee delivery of your new treasure in the best possible conditions.

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