S18K Gold plated silver St Saint Benedict Double Sided  Pendant Necklace chain

great gift, excellent quality, looks lovely in real life too

chain length  46 cm 

Pendant L = 2 cm

W =  2 cm

Here are clear bullet points about the life of Saint Benedict of Nursia:

• Born around 480 AD in Nursia (modern Norcia, Italy).
• Came from a wealthy Roman family and was sent to study in Rome.
• Became disillusioned with the immoral lifestyle of Rome and left his studies.
• Lived as a hermit in a cave at Subiaco for about 3 years, focusing on prayer and solitude.
• Gained followers due to his holiness and discipline, forming small monastic communities.
• Founded several monasteries, most famously Monte Cassino around 529 AD.
• Wrote the Rule of Saint Benedict, a guide for monastic life.
• His Rule emphasized prayer, work, obedience, and community living (“Ora et Labora” – pray and work).
• Known for wisdom, miracles, and leadership among monks.
• His twin sister, Saint Scholastica, also lived a religious life.
• Died around 547 AD at Monte Cassino.
• Later recognized as the founder of Western monasticism and named a patron saint of Europe.