St Benedict

St Benedict was most famous for his 'Rule' which set down the main principles for the organisation of monasteries and precepts for monks. You can read about St Benedict here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Benedict and there are links to further information. Here is a page giving the symbolism of the Cross of St Benedict: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Benedict_Medal It tells you what the letters mean and how the cross (or medal) should be used.