St. Benedict loved the cross and used it to drive away demons.
The vertical beam of the Cross has five letters:
C.S.S.M.L., meaning Crux Sacra Sit Mihi Lux (May the holy Cross be for me a light).
The horizontal beam of the Cross also has five letters:
N.D.S.M.D., meaning Non Draco Sit Mihi Dux (Let not the dragon be my guide).
The four large letters at the angles of the Cross:
C S P B stand for Crux Sancti Patris Benedicti (The Cross of the Holy Father Benedict).
Encircling the Cross in a circle around the right margin are these letters: V.R.S.N.S.M.V.,>
meaning Vade retro Satana; nunquam suade mihi vana
(Begone Satan! Suggest not to me thy vain things).
Around the left margin of the circle are these letters:
S.M.Q.L.I.V.B., meaning Sunt mala quae libas; ipse venena bibas
(The drink you offer is evil; drink that poison yourself).
At the top of the circle is the word PAX (Peace).
DON'T LET YOUR GUARD DOWN
Sterling silver with enamel inlay
Gold Vermeil Center pendants are 18 karat gold plate over sterling.
About Lola & Company Jewelry:
The LOLA Jewelry collection is comprised of high-quality, handcrafted 925 sterling silver and gold vermeil jewelry. Every LOLA pendant incorporates a special meaning or inspiration to help mark the momentous occasions in your life.
