This is a metal Scapular of St Benedict with Laminated Prayer Card. This scapular bears a very clear and complete icon and symbol of St Benedict Cross. Laminated Wallet size coloured Card with "Prayer to Saint Benedict" is enclosed with this medal.
The medal represents a prayer on the part of the user to invoke God’s blessing and protection through the intercession of St. Benedict.
Tradition holds that it protects from curses, evil and vice, protects against diseases and protects good health. The reverse side of the medal carries the Vade retro satana ('Begone, Satan!').Wearing this medal is a ward against Satan and the fallen angels encroaching evil. It stands for the power of prayer in times of temptation and suffering.
This scapular comes carded.
