The Logo of this LYNN CHANCEL & TOWERS is adapted from the usage of Brethren of the Order of St. Benedict of Nursia, present day Italy.
It is a Christian sacramental Medal containing symbols and text related to the life of Saint Benedict of Nursia.
Used by all in the Order as badges and pendants, the Medal is well received by all Christian persuasions of Western roots notably, the Roman Catholic, as well as Anglican, Lutherans, Methodists and the Western Orthodox.
In the words of Fr. Steven Peay (d. 2020), Anglican Spirituality is Benedictine in its purest native evangelical stance based on absolute devotion to Christ and the pursuit of the cardinal Benedictine ideals of STUDY, PRAY AND WORK.
The key OBJECTS of the LYNN CHANCEL are elaboration of the Tripod of Study, Prayer and Work.
The Medal Symbolized by the logo is one of the oldest and most honoured used by Christians and is also known as the “devil-chasing Medal”, used to ward off physical and spiritual dangers especially those relating to evil, poison and temptation.
The Symbol, is the second side of the Medal of Saint Benedict and the Logo of the Chancel. On it is a cross Containing the letters C S S M L & N D S M D, also the large C S P B, surrounding this side of the Medal are letters V R S N S M V & S M Q L I V B, and finally, located at the top is the word PAX.
THE LETTERS INITIALS AND MEANING ARE AS FOLLOWS:
C S S M L ( Crux Santa Sit Mihi Lux) – “May the holy cross be my light”
N D S M D ( Non [Nunquam] Draco Sit Mihi Dux) – “Let the devil not be my leader”
C S P B ( Crux Sancti Patris Benedicti ) – “The Cross of our Holy Father Benedict”
V R S ( Vade Retro Satana) – “Begone Satan”
N S M V ( Nunquam Suade Mihi Vana ) – “Never tempt me with your Vanities”
S M Q L ( Sunt Mala Quae Libas ) – “What you offer me is evil”
I V B ( Ipse venena bibas ) – “Drink your poisons yourself”
P A X – Peace.
www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Benedict_Medal
