Ward, Vade Retro Satana Ward, " Get behind me, Satan'" Ward

Vade Retro Satana Ward

 Thank you for your acquisition of this powerful ward to protect your home against negative energies directed at hearth and home.  This ward includes the 4 blessed medal and the rite to be performed to activate them. Please ask us at Metaphysics ‘ A Spirited Space’ any questions you may have about this ward.

The Vade Retro Satana is a famous formula in Latin which translates roughly to “Go Back, Satan or "Step back, Satan." It has ties to a phrase spoken by Jesus to peter in the New Testament Gospel of Mark 8:53 Vade retro me, Satana or “get behind me, Satan.”

 The exact origin of the passage is not fully clear.  The passage came to general attention in 1647. Some self proclaimed witches women who were being tried for witchcraft declared that they had been unable to do harm where there was a cross. The St. Michael's Benedictine Abbey in Metten (founded in 766) was particularly exempt from their influence. A search of the monastery turned up crosses painted on the walls with the formula's initials. No one was sure the purpose of the letters.

The meaning of those letters remained a mystery for some time. The letters were found to be an old formula for protection against evil.  This formula’s complete verses were found in a manuscript dating to 1415 in the abbey's library, next to an image of St. Benedict. The same formula was later found in an Austrian manuscript from 1340/50.

 There are many ways to use the medal and in this case we are harkening back to the monastery. We advise you to place one medal in each of the 4 foundation walls of your home. They may be simply nailed to the wall, often in an inconspicuous place. When you hang each medal, recite  say five Gloria’s , three Ave’s and then three more Gloria’s to secure the protection of St. Benedict. This blessing is best done on a Tuesday, although any day will suffice.

For more information, uses, and history on this great tradition, please check out our website: www.AspiritedSpace.com   We also have the associated prayers located on the lore page for your convenience.