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| The letters in the circles around the cross, C S P B, stand for "Crux Sancti Patris Benedicti". (The cross of our holy father Benedict.) |
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"IHS" at the top of the cross is a graphic symbol for Christ. The Latin word, "PAX," (peace) is at the foot of the cross. |
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Placed
around the circumference of the circle are the initial letters of "Vade
retro satana! Nunquam suade mihi vana! Sunt mala quae libas. Ipse venena
bibas!" (Begone Satan! Tempt me not with your vanities! What you
offer me is evil. Drink the poison yourself!)
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