Description of the Medal of St Benedict
THE SIDE WITH ST. BENEDICT
Eius IN Obitu Nostro Praesentia Muniamur!
"May we be protected by his presence at the hour of our death."
THE SIDE WITH THE CROSS
PAX
"Peace"
THE 4 CORNERS
"The Cross of the Holy Father Benedict"
ON THE CROSS
Crux Sacra Sit Mihi Lux!
Non Draco Sit Mihi Dux!
"May the holy cross be my light!
May the dragon never be my guide!"
AROUND THE MEDAL
Sunt Mala Quae Libas Ipse Venena Bibas!
Vade Retro Satana! Nunquam Suade Mihi Vana!
"Begone Satan! Suggest not vain things to me! Evil is the cup you offer, drink your own poison! The cup you offer me is evil.
Drink the poison yourself!"