St. Placidus Sterling Silver Medal

The son of a patrician named Tertulus, the very young Placidus (Placid) was placed into the care of St. Benedict at Subiaco, supposedly being saved from drowning through the aid of the renowned saint. Placid subsequently accompanied Benedict to Monte Cassino, which was evidently given to Benedict by the obviously grateful Tertulus. The name Placid was thereafter attached to assorted legends, including one assigning him credit for founding St. John the Baptist Monastery at Messina, in Sicily. Feast day October 5.

7/8 inch Oval Sterling Silver St. Placidus Medal on an 18 inch Stainless Chain. Velvet Boxed.