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Between the arms of the cross: C S P B
Latin: Crux Sancti Patris Benedicti
English: Cross of the Holy Father Benedict
On the vertical rod of the cross: C S S M L
Latin: Crux Sacra Sit Mihi Lux
English: The holy cross be my light
On the horizontal rod of the cross: N D S M D
Latin: Non Draco Sit Mihi Dux
English: Let not the dragon be my guide
At the top of the cross the monogram of Christ: I H S
Latin: Iesus Hominum Salvator
English: Jesus Savior of Men
Starting from the right of IHS are the initials: V R S N S M V S M Q L I V B
Latin: Vade Retro Sátana Nunquam Suade Mihi Vana Sunt Mala Quae Libas Ipse Venena Bibas
English : Step back, Satan, do not suggest to me thy vanities, evil are the things thou profferest, drink thou thy own poison
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