The Saint Benedict Medal is a sacramental Christian medal containing symbols and texts related to the life of Saint Benedict of Nursia, used by Roman Catholics, as well as Anglican, Lutheran, Methodist and Western Orthodox, in the Benedictine Christian Tradition, especially voters and follow it.
Medals are one of the oldest and most respected medals used by Christians and because the belief in its power against evil is also known as the "medal of the devil chase". At the beginning of the 11th century, it probably originally had the shape of Saint Benedict's cross, and was used by Pope Leo IX.
The back side of the medal carries the formula Vade retro satana ("Begone, Satan!") That has been used by Christians to ward off evil since the fifteenth century. Sometimes carried as part of the rosary, it is also found individually.
In widespread use after formal approval by Pope Benedict XIV in the 18th century, medals were used by Roman Catholics to ward off spiritual and physical harm, especially with regard to evil, poison, and temptation.
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Histori
The exact time and date of making the first Saint Benedict Medal is unclear, however, it may have originally been a cross shape. The Catholic tradition holds that as a young Benedictine, the future Pope Leo IX attributes his recovery from snakebite to the cross. After becoming pope in 1049, Leo IX enriched the cross of St. Benedict into a medal form, and gives him blessings and indulgences.
Saint Vincent de Paul, who died in 1660, seems to have known the Medal and the Sisters of Charity he founded had put it on their rosary beads.
The medal was formally approved by Pope Benedict XIV in 1741. The medallion in its traditional design has been used for decades and is also used today.
Then the Jubilee medal was beaten in 1880, as the 1400th anniversary of St.'s birth. Benedict. The initials of the formula Vade retro satana have been found in the Saint Benedict Medals since at least 1780. The letters found behind the medals remain a mystery until they are related to manuscripts from the past. until 1415 was recovered in the Metten Monastery in Bavaria in 1647. It contains the first use of the vade retro satana exorcism formula ("Step backward, Satana"), and the letters were found in accordance with this phrase.
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Medal symbolism
At the front of the medal is Saint Benedict holding the cross in his right hand, the object of his devotion, and to the left of his power for the monasteries. Behind it is a poisoned cup, referring to the legend of Benedict, explaining that the hostile monks are trying to poison it: a cup of poisoned wine is destroyed when santa makes a cross on it (and a crow carries a poisoned toast.) On the cup are the words < Crux sancti patris Benedicti ("The cross of the Holy Father of Benedict"). The surroundings of Saint Benedict are the words of Eius in obitu nostro praesentia muniamur! ("Hopefully we are strengthened by his presence in when we dieâ €), because he was always regarded by the Benedictines as the protector of a happy death.
At the back is a cross, containing the letters C S S M L - N D S M D, the initials of the words Crux sacra sit mihi lux! Non [Nunquam?] Draco sits mihi dux! ("May the holy cross be my light! May the dragon never be my master!"). The Great C S P B stands for Crux Sancti Patris Benedicti ("The Cross of the Holy Father Benedict"). Surrounding the back of the medal is the letter V R S N S M V - S M Q L I V B, referring to Vade retro satana : Vade retro Satana! Nunquam suade mihi vana! Sunt mala quae libas. Ipse venena bibs! ("Be Satan, never tease me with your arrogance! What you offer me is evil Drinking the poison itself!") And finally, at the top is the word PAX which means "peace".
Usage of medals
Lay Anglicans, Catholics, Lutherans, Methodists, among Christians of other denominations, are not allowed to exorcise, but they can use Saint Benedict Medal, holy water, crosses, and other sacraments to ward off evil. Saint Benedict's medal in the middle of the Holy Cross is believed to be a powerful tool against evil influences.
These medals are used in many ways:
- in a chain around the neck;
- attached to someone's rosary;
- stored in a pocket or someone's bag;
- placed in someone's car or home;
- placed on the foundation of the building;
- placed in the center of the cross.
The use of any religious articles is meant as a means of reminding one of God and inspiring the will and desire to serve God and neighbor. According to HC Lea (1896), "As a rule... it is enough to wear [medals] faithfully, but, if some special help is desired, it is recommended on Tuesday to say five Glorias, three Aves and then three more Glorias to secure protection of St. Benedict. "
This is effective in many ways:
- to destroy witchcraft and all other evil and haunting influences;
- to protect those who are tempted, deceived, or tormented by evil spirits;
- to get the conversion of sinners to the Catholic Church, especially when they are in danger of death;
- to serve as armor against temptation;
- to destroy the toxic effects;
- to ensure a timely and healthy birth for children;
- to provide storm and lightning protection;
- to serve as a panacea for physical suffering and means of protection against infectious diseases.
The blessing of the medal
Saint Benedict's Medal is a legally-blessed sacrament by a priest or deacon, not always a Benedictine.
The following English form can be used:
Medali ini kemudian ditaburi dengan air suci.
Lihat juga
- Lima kali lipat Scapular
- Medali Ajaib
Referensi
Tautan eksternal
- Â Herbermann, Charles, ed. (1913). "Medal of Saint Benedict". Catholic Encyclopedia . New York: Robert Appleton Company.
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