Saint Benedict Double Sided Brass Earrings w Aurora Borealis Turquoise Green glass beads The medals are 2 1/2 inches long and 1 inch wide. The St. Benedict medal is a Christian symbol of opening doors and opening difficult paths. Tradition holds that it protects from curses, evil and vice, protects against diseases and protects good health. The reverse side of the medal carries the Vade retro satana ('Begone, Satan!'). These earrings will come gift boxed.