HMH Religious St Benedict Sterling Silver Maltese Cross Necklace

Saint Benedict

Saint Benedict was the founder of Western monasticism, and wrote a set of guidelines for monks to follow. Many opposed his Benedictine principles, and he was once given a goblet of poison, which he blessed and made safe. He is buried with his twin sister, Saint Scholastica. St. Benedict is the Patron Saint for Kidney Disease, Monks and Poison Sufferers. Protection Against Evil. Saint Benedict memorial feast day is July 11th.