Saint Benedict of Nursia, Patron Saint of Protection Relic

Magnificent and uncommon large gold-colored reliquary containing a relic of Saint Benedict of Nursia, the Father of Western Monasticism and powerful protector against evil, curses, and dangers.

The Latin label reads:

• S. Benedict. Abb.
  (indicating a relic linked to St. Benedict the Abbot)

This relic is preserved in a sealed theca placed at the center of a radiant circular structure, symbolizing divine protection.
Often referred to as a kiss reliquary, it is designed to be held close during blessings and devotions.

A highly devotional and rare collector's piece ideally suited for chapel or private veneration.

▪ Saint honored: Saint Benedict (480–547)
▪ Patronage: protection, monks, Europe, spiritual warfare
▪ Period: 19th–early 20th century