Solemnity of Saint Benedict

Today the church celebrates what is known as the Solemnity of Saint Benedict (of Nursia).

Yellow Climber

Yellow climber from the garden (our garden!) - nothing to do with Saint Benedict, but a beautiful flower. Don't you agree?

The Benedictine medal like the one below (found on Wikimedia Commons) contains the initials VRSNSMV

"Vade Retro Satana, Nonquaum Suade Mihi Vana" (Get away from me, Satan, don't give me your vanity - or words to that effect).

And also, S.M.Q.L./I.V.B.
"Sunt Mala Quae Libas, Ipse Venena Bibas" (What you offer is evil - drink your own poison!)

Good for a Jeopardy quiz someday?  Maybe in the category of "Acronyms on Ancient Coins and Medals"?

Saint Benedict Medal