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ANTIQUE ALLSOLID STERLING SILVER"SAINT BENEDICT" ROSARY - HALLMARKED ITALY18.5" Long- 58 grams
- Condition : WONDERFUL Antique Condition - No dents to any of the lovely large beads or issues with the amazing 2 sided Crucifix.
- Material : Made completely of exquisite 925 Italian sterling silver.
- Featuring :53 perfectly symmetrical smooth sphere 7mm "Hail Mary" beads - 6 larger 9mm "Our Father" beads - a spectacularly designed raised relief Corpus 2-sided Cross & 2 sided Holy Medallion.
- Holy Medallion :One side of the unique Cross shaped Holy Medallion has a low relief standing image of a the Blessed Virgin Mary set within an oval surrounded by the Cross which has 4 roses at arms of the Cross (Mary is often referred to as the Mystic Rose) -The reverse side of the medallion has 12 stars (representing the 12 disciples) the letter 'M' (representing Mary) with a Cross (representing Christ) above& two sacred hearts below the Cross (one for the pierced heart of Mary & one the other the Flaming Sacred Heart of Jesus) -stamped "STERLING"at the top. The Holy Medallion is full of rich Christian symbolism - I've never seen one like it before. Amazing!
- St. Benedict Crucifix : The Crucifix is just incredible with a separate casting Corpus & the "INRI" banner on the front -stamped "Italy" on the back along with an image of St. Benedict - a summary of symbols & letters used on the Crucifix is below* - fascinating history!
- Overall Hanging Length : 18.5" Long from center - 13" Lariat & 5.5" Drop - Can be worn as a necklace.
- Crucifix Measurements : 2" Long x 1" Wide.
- Rosary Weight : At approximately 58 grams of solid sterling silver this can be considered a very substantial piece.
*Meaning of the Symbols & Letters - Latin to English*The St. Benedict medal which is embedded within the hanging Crucifix of this incredible Rosary is rich with Christian symbolism & is considered a very powerful protector against all forms of evil & contains several prayers etched on the medal itself. These types of Rosaries are traditionallyblessedby a priest in order to obtain their power as a sacramental.FRONT OF THE HANGING CRUCIFIX : In the corners of the Cross behind the Corpus are the Latin letters C S P B: Crux Sancti Patris Benedicti (“Cross of Holy Father Benedict”).Surrounding the circumference are the initials to the words of the Latin prayer:V R S N S M V – S M Q L I V BLatin:Vade retro Satana!Nunquam suade mihi vana!Sunt mala quae libas.Ipse venena bibas! (English:Get behind me, Satan! Never suggest vanities to me! Evil are the things you pour, Drink your own poison!)Above the Cross is the Latin word Pax (Peace), the Benedictine motto.
BACK OF THE HANGING CRUCIFIX : The back of the Crucifix / Cross has a raised relief image of the Monastic Founder St. Benedict holding a cup & his book of rule.Surrounding St. Benedict is the prayer: "Eius in obitu nostro praesentia muniamur" (English: May we be strengthened by His presence in the hour of our death). Stamped "ITALY" at the bottom.
Needless to say, this is a complex & very powerful Rosary for spiritual protection & is one of the most popular among Christians as there are many indulgences associated with this type of Rosary / devotional medallion combination such as: warding off evil & temptation, obtaining the conversion of sinners, help for women during childbirth, strength in preserving purity, granting the grace of a happy death, protection during storms & interceding for curing diseases.
The precious metal content & symbolic design would make this St. Benedict Rosary a spectacular piece of fine jewelry if worn as a necklace when not being used as a Rosary. With a hanging length of 18.5" and an opening lariat of 12.5" it can easily slip over the head & would look amazing!
This St. Benedict solid sterling Rosary is just an incredible heirloom piece - in perfect condition - sure to be cherished for a lifetime - becoming more meaningful & valuable with each prayer.
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