12K Gold Filled American Made Patron Saint Placidus Medal Pendant on Chain Necklace in Velvet Gift Box This beautiful medal is made of 12K Gold Filled in America. It's craftsmanship and attention to detail are flawless. The medal has a round hoop bail (not pictured) and comes with a chain and the necklace is mounted and gift-ready in a nice velvet jewelry gift box. This medal is also available in .925 Sterling Silver or 14K Solid Gold. Please let us know if you would like to see those items also or search our store. ITEM SPECIFICSMedal Type: | 12 K Gold Filled Medal Pendant | Medal Measurements: | 1 x 3/4" | Chain Type: | Stainless Gold Heavy Curb Chain | Chain Measurements: | 24" |
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About Saint Placidus Saint Placidus, disciple of Saint Benedict, the son of the patrician Tertullus, was brought as a child to Saint Benedict at Sublaqueum (Subiaco) and dedicated to God as provided for in chapter 69 of Saint Benedict's Rule. Here too occurred the incident related by Saint Gregory of his rescue from drowning when his fellow monk, Maurus, at Saint Benedict's order ran across the surface of the lake below the monastery and drew Placidus safely to shore. It appears certain that he accompanied Saint Benedict when, about 529, he removed to Monte Cassino, which was said to have been made over to him by the father of Placidus. Of his later life nothing is known, but in an ancient psalterium at Vallombrosa his name is found in the Litany of the Saints placed among the confessors immediately after those of Saint Benedict and Saint Maurus; the same occurs in Codex CLV at Subiaco, attributed to the ninth century.
There seems now to be no doubt that the "Passio San Placidi", purporting to be written by one Gordianus, a servant of the saint, on the strength of which he is usually described as abbot and martyr, is really the work of Peter the Deacon, a monk of Monte Cassino in the twelfth century. The writer seems to have begun by confusing Saint Placidus with the earlier Placitus, who, with Euticius and thirty companions, was martyred in Sicily under Diocletian, their feast occurring in the earlier martyrologies on 5 October. Having thus made Saint Placidus a martyr, he proceeds to account for this by attributing his martyrdom to Saracen invaders from Spain -- an utter anachronism in the sixth century but quite a possible blunder if the Acta were composed after the Moslem invasions of Sicily. The whole question is discussed by the Bollandists. This Spirit-Filled necklace is a stunning and heart warming necklace that will remind the wearer of the important things in life each time they feal it, put it on or take it off. This assistance to the wearers spiritual walk makes this item priceless! Enlightened Expressions sells only the highest quality items and offers the largest collection of Spirit-Filled Jewelry. With thousands of Spirit-Filled and religious jewelry items you are sure to find what you need at our store. What they say about US and our Spirit-Filled Jewelry These quotes are taken directly from the people who purchased our Fine Religious Jewelry Items. These are good people just like you and this is what they have to say about us and the item they bought from us: ?A lovely piece. More beautiful than I imagined. I love it...? ?The most Honest Seller I have met on ebay,Thanks so much? ?Lovely item. Even better than represented. Very pleased? ?Just beautiful, both of them! thank you so much!!!!!!!!? ?THEY HAVE A <></>LOT OF NICE THINGS AND I WILL BE BUYING MORE? ?SO BEAUTIFUL, much better than expected. Thanks so much!? ?This a very beautiful necklace. I haven't taken it off! Seller A++++++++++? | 
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