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Saint Benedict

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About bronze & your skin

Bronze is a living metal. It can leave a green or dark mark on your skin through a natural process called oxidation. This is the same reaction that turned the Statue of Liberty green over time.

This is completely normal, harmless, and washes off easily with soap and water.

The clear nail polish trick: Apply a thin coat of clear nail polish to the inside of your ring. This creates an invisible barrier between the bronze and your skin. Reapply every few weeks as it wears off.

What is patina? (Wikipedia) → Statue of Liberty & patina (NPS.gov) → Why copper turns green (Sciencing) →
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STORY
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Benedict of Nursia OSB (Latin: Benedictus Nursiae; Italian: Benedetto da Norcia; 2 March AD 480 – 21 March AD 547), commonly referred to as Saint Benedict, was an esteemed Italian Christian monk, prolific writer, and respected theologian. His legacy extends across various Christian denominations, including the Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, the Oriental Orthodox Churches, the Anglican Communion, and Old Catholic Churches. In recognition of his profound influence, Pope Paul VI officially designated Benedict as a patron saint of Europe in 1964.

Benedict's remarkable journey began with the establishment of twelve monastic communities for monks in Subiaco, located in present-day Lazio, Italy, approximately 65 kilometers (40 miles) east of Rome. Subsequently, he ventured southeastward to Monte Cassino, nestled in the mountainous region of central Italy. It was here that Benedict founded one of his most renowned monastic communities. The contemporary Order of Saint Benedict traces its origins to these early foundations, though it is more accurately described as a confederation of independent congregations, rather than a traditional "order" in the conventional sense.

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