Collection: St. Benedict Door Medals
The St. Benedict medal has long been placed at the entrance of Catholic homes, asking God through the saint's intercession to keep evil from crossing the threshold.
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For the door, a larger medal is traditional: it can be seen, it reminds everyone who enters that the house is placed under God's protection, and it holds up well over time.
This page gathers our large St. Benedict medals of 1.75, 2 and 2.5 inches, in gold tone, copper and copper tone finishes. The Sacred Protection Kit pairs a St. Benedict medal with holy water from St. Peter's Basilica in a sealed bottle, so the home can be blessed while the medal is put in place. Fix the medal above or beside the front door, inside or outside, with a small nail, a screw or strong adhesive.
We bring these medals to the Papal audience in St. Peter's Square to be blessed by Pope Leo XIV, and each blessed medal ships from Rome with a holy card of the Papal blessing. Wall crosses and more are on Home Protection, and every St. Benedict item on the St. Benedict page.
Frequently asked questions
Where exactly do I put a St. Benedict door medal?
Above or beside the main entrance, inside or outside. Some families put a second one at the back door.
Can I wear a 2 inch medal?
You can, though it is large. For a necklace most people prefer 3/4 to 1.25 inches.
Can I bless the house when I put up the medal?
Yes. Many families sprinkle holy water and pray together as they fix the medal, and the Sacred Protection Kit brings the medal and the water together.
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