Saint Benedict - Stained Glass Religious Medal

As early as the fourth century, stained glass windows, originally used by wealthy Romans in their homes, were used in Christian churches. The designs in glass depicted Biblical characters and the saints. In such shapes, the windows could do more than simply add light and beauty to the church. Stained glass windows were a way to add beauty and to provide narrative information to those who looked at them. Churches often had stained glass windows because they were both sites of worship and learning.
Saint Benedict of Nursia was a founder of Christian monastic communities and a rule giver for monks living in community. His purpose may be gleaned from his Rule, namely that "Christ may bring us all together to life eternal". The Roman Catholic Church canonized him in 1220. Benedict founded twelve other communities for monks, the best known of which is his first monastery at Monte Cassino in the mountains of southern Italy.

Catalog ID: PG90605

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