This battle-ready devotional mantle honors Bellatrix Saint Cecilia — Bellatrix being the Latin word for “female warrior.” It is offered as a spiritual mantle to place you under the gentle yet steadfast guardianship of Saint Cecilia, the Patron Saint of Music, known for her inner melody and unshakeable faith. Her guard is strengthened by the watchful protection of Saint Michael the Archangel and the powerful defense of Saint Benedict against all evil, with a tiny North Star to light your way . This prayer mantle is a wearable prayer of courage, purity, and song.
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At its heart is an early-1900s French Art Nouveau Sainte-Cécile medal, reverently re-cast in warm gold bronze from its original die. Saint Cecilia stands serene, robes flowing like liquid gold, lyre cradled close, gaze lifted toward a melody only she can hear, encircled by the delicate inscription “Ste Cécile Vierge et Martyre.”
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The Saint Benedict medal is faithfully recast from an original by the French sculptor Ferdinand Pye. The Saint Michael medal is a devotional piece originating from Mont Saint-Michel in France.Meticulously hand-assembled with a substantial gold chain, the medals are fully removable so you can easily add new ones. It carries a complete heavenly court of sacred medals: Saint Cecilia with her lyre, Saint Michael the Archangel, Saint Benedict the powerful protector against evil, a radiant North Star for guidance, and delicate accents that echo her graceful strength.
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Crafted as a wearable prayer, this prayer mantle unites the serene warrior spirit of Saint Cecilia — who sang silently in her heart amid chaos and persecution — with the fierce defense of Saint Michael the Archangel, the powerful protection of Saint Benedict against spiritual dangers and temptation, and a shining North Star to keep you safely on your path. Saint Michael stands as the ultimate defender against evil, while Saint Benedict shields against all that threatens body and soul. Together they create a balanced circle of courage, inner peace, purity, and devotion.
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Ideal for daily wear, prayer, or moments when you seek heavenly guidance, strength, and the courage to listen to the quiet song of your own soul, the Bellatrix Spiritual Warrior Prayer Mantle serves as both a beautiful necklace and a gentle call to fidelity and inner melody. Each piece is handmade with prayerful intention and is unique.
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The generous length is designed for versatility — wear it doubled as a bold two-strand necklace or as a single long mantle that drapes gracefully. The warm gold tones and substantial feel beautifully evoke knightly armor and heavenly strength. Standard length is 16 inches (custom lengths gladly made — just email us after purchase).
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Medals are cast bronze with 22KT gold plating. The Saint Cecilia medal is approximately 1", Saint Michael is .50" and San Benito .75"
