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St Benedict Medal Story & Symbolism
Origin of the Medal of Saint Benedict / From the HouseTops feature story of the Life of Saint Benedict
For the early Christians, the cross was a favorite symbol and badge of their faith in Christ. From the writings of St. Gregory the Great (540-604), we know that St. Benedict had a deep faith in the Cross and worked miracles with the sign of the cross. This faith in, and special devotion to, the Cross was passed on to succeeding generations of Benedictines.
Devotion to the Cross of Christ
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Mar 21st 2024