Delicate spiral 18k gold plated chain with a mother of pearl St. Benedict Medal image for one side. The other side of the medal is PLAIN. A delicate, everyday necklace that goes with anything, This necklace is designed to be worn all day. DETAILS: Necklace length: 17.2" inches / 43.68 cm St. Benedict Medal pendant diameter: 1" inches / 2.5 cm. * 18k gold plated spiral chain 2 mm. ***St. Benedict's life: He'd been living as a hermit in a cave for three years, famous for his holiness when a religious community came to him after the death of their abbot and asked Benedict to take over. Some of the "monks" didn't like this plan and attempted to kill him with poisoned bread and wine. Just as St. John the Divine was miraculously saved from being poisoned, when St. Benedict made the sign of the Cross over these things, he came to know they were poisoned, so he toppled the cup and commanded a raven to carry off the bread. The Medal Wards Against 1. To destroy witchcraft and all other diabolical and haunting influences; 2. To impart protection to persons tempted, deluded, or tormented by evil spirits; 3. To obtain the conversion of sinners into the Catholic Church, especially when they are in danger of death; 4. To serve as an armor against temptation; 5. To destroy the effects of poison; 6. To secure a timely and healthy birth for children; 7. To afford protection against storms and lightning; 8. To serve as an efficacious remedy for bodily afflictions and a means of protection against contagious diseases.