Name/Title
Baltimore, MD - Lower Medallion of Aisle Window - The Medal of St. BenedictEntry/Object ID
2021.1.395Description
Stained glass scale cartoon, lower medallion of an aisle window at St. Benedict Church, Baltimore, Maryland. Depicts the Cross or Medal of St. Benedict. Under the medal is "ORA ET LABORA" meaning "prayer and work." The letters on the medal form the following prayer:
"Crux sacra sit mihi lux
Non draco sit mihi dux
Vare retro Satana
Nunquam swade mihi vana
Sunt mala qui libas
Ipse venena biba."
For more information, see "Wheels and Roundels: Stained Glass Windows of Saint Benedict Church, Baltimore, Maryland" by Liz A. Cousins and Rt. Rev. Paschal A. Morlino, O.S.B.Type of Drawing
CharcoalCollection
Pitassi Stained Glass Studio CollectionCataloged By
Weaver, JonahMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Pitassi, Angelo Eusebio Leopardo "Leo"Role
ArtistManufacturer
Pitassi Stained Glass StudioInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
InscriptionTranscription
CSSML / NDSMD / VRSNSMV / SMQLIVB / C / S / P / B / ORA ET / LABORATranslation
Crux sacra sit mihi lux. (May the Holy Cross be my light)
Non draco sit mihi dux. (Let not the dragon be my guide)
Vare retro Satana. Nunquam swade mihi vana. (Begone Satan. Never tempt me with your vanities)
Sunt mala qui libas. Ipse venena biba. (All that pours from you is evil. Drink your own poison.)
Crux / Sancti / Patris / Benedicti (Cross of the Holy Father Benedict)
Ora et Labora (Prayer and Work)Created By
jonah@weaverphoto.comCreate Date
July 7, 2025Updated By
jonah@weaverphoto.comUpdate Date
July 7, 2025