8x10mm Black Wood St. Benedict Rosary | Blue Enamel Center | Silver Ox
Built for daily prayer and durable enough to last, this 8x10mm black wood St. Benedict rosary is a serious sacramental for anyone committed to the Rosary devotion. The oversized oval beads give each decade a satisfying, tactile weight, while the silver oxidized crucifix and blue enamel St. Benedict center medal make this rosary as visually striking as it is spiritually purposeful. If you are looking for catholic religious goods to buy that combine devotion to Our Lady with the powerful protection of St. Benedict, this rosary delivers both in a single, well-made piece. The St. Benedict Our Father beads anchor each set of decades with a distinct, larger bead that keeps your place in prayer without counting.
St. Benedict of Nursia (480–547 A.D.) is one of the most venerated saints in the Catholic Church and the patron of Europe, students, and those seeking protection against evil. The St. Benedict medal — featured here on the center medal and Our Father beads — carries the Vade Retro Satana inscription, a Latin exorcism formula meaning "Begone, Satan," and has been used as a sacramental of protection since at least the 11th century. Pope Leo IX formally approved the medal in 1051, and its use has been encouraged by numerous popes since. Praying the Rosary with a St. Benedict rosary unites two of the most powerful Catholic devotions: the Marian prayer of the Rosary, which meditates on the mysteries of Christ's life, and the intercessory protection of St. Benedict. The blue enamel center medal on this rosary depicts Our Lady, connecting the beads visually and spiritually to the Blessed Virgin Mary, under whose patronage the Rosary is prayed.
Product Details
- Beads: 8x10mm oval black wood — substantial size for easy handling during prayer
- Our Father Beads: St. Benedict Our Father beads — larger, distinct bead marking each decade
- Center Medal: Blue enamel St. Benedict center medal with silver oxidized finish
- Crucifix: Silver oxidized (silver ox) crucifix with corpus
- Color / Finish: Black wood beads with silver oxidized hardware throughout
- Packaging: Comes on a hang card
- Manufacturer: McVan Inc. (MV)
- SKU: P620C
- UPC: 735365567874
This St. Benedict rosary makes a meaningful gift for Confirmation, First Communion, RCIA completion, or any Catholic milestone. It is equally appropriate for Father's Day, a deployment send-off, or as a housewarming gift for a Catholic home. Pair it with a rosary case to protect the beads between prayer sessions, or add a rosary card so the recipient has the prayers in hand. For a complete sacramental gift, consider including it as part of a Confirmation gift set. This rosary arrives on a hang card, ready to present.
St. Benedict and the Rosary — Two Devotions, One Prayer Tool
The St. Benedict medal is among the most recognized sacramentals in the Catholic tradition. Its origins trace to a 1647 discovery at Metten Abbey in Bavaria, where a painting depicted St. Benedict holding the medal and cross. The full text of the medal — including the Vade Retro Satana exorcism prayer — was not decoded until 1742, when a manuscript at Metten explained each letter of the medal's inscription. The medal was formally blessed and approved for use by Pope Leo IX in 1051, making it one of the oldest continuously used sacramentals in the Church. Catholics carry and wear the St. Benedict medal as a sign of trust in God's protection and St. Benedict's intercession against evil, illness, and temptation.
Combining the St. Benedict medal with a Rosary rosary creates a devotional object that serves two purposes simultaneously. The Rosary itself — formally structured around 20 mysteries meditating on the lives of Jesus and Mary — has been called by Saint John Paul II "a compendium of the Gospel." Praying the Rosary with a St. Benedict rosary means each Our Father bead carries the saint's image as a reminder of his intercession, while the blue enamel center keeps the focus on Our Lady. For Catholics seeking catholic religious goods that carry genuine spiritual depth, this rosary is a purposeful choice rather than a decorative one.
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8x10mm Black Wood St. Benedict Rosary | Blue Enamel Center | Silver Ox
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All other products are covered by our standard 60-day return policy.
Questions?
Our Address
Rosarycard.net
3308 Ogle Drive
Cary, NC 27518
Return & Refund Policy
60-Day Money Back Guarantee
We stand behind every item we sell. If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, you may return it within 60 days of shipment for a full refund or exchange — no questions asked. We do not charge a restocking fee.
Free Returns
We pay for return shipping on all eligible returns for U.S. customers. Free returns are limited to three per customer.
How to Return an Item
- Contact our Customer Service department at 1-800-741-7754.
- Let us know you wish to return your order.
- Within one business day, we will email you a pre-paid USPS return label with packaging instructions.
- Take your package with the return label to your nearest Post Office and mail it back to us.
- Your return should arrive at our office within 2–4 business days (excludes weekends and holidays).
- Refunds are processed within two weeks and issued to your original payment method.
Condition of Returned Items
Returned merchandise must be undamaged and in new, unused condition. Items showing signs of wear or alteration will not be accepted.
Exceptions
The following items cannot be returned for a refund:
- 14KT solid gold jewelry — this jewelry is cast to order and cannot be returned unless defective. Defective solid gold jewelry will be exchanged at our expense.
- Special orders — custom and special order items are not returnable.
Gold-filled jewelry can be returned under our standard 60-day policy.
Exchanges
If you would like to exchange an item, follow the same return process above. Once we receive your return, we will ship the replacement item to you.
Lifetime Guarantee
All Bliss Manufacturing jewelry — including patron saint medals, sterling silver, gold-filled, and 14KT gold pieces — is covered by a lifetime guarantee against manufacturing defects. Should any Bliss item tarnish or have defects, we will repair or replace it at our expense. If the item is no longer in stock, we will either replace it with a like item or issue a full refund.
All other products are covered by our standard 60-day return policy.
Questions?
Our Address
Rosarycard.net
3308 Ogle Drive
Cary, NC 27518
Frequently Asked Questions
What size are the beads on this St. Benedict rosary?
The beads on this rosary measure 8x10mm and are oval-shaped black wood. That larger oval size gives each bead a solid, substantial feel that makes it easy to move through the decades during prayer, especially for those with larger hands or arthritis.
Where can I buy catholic religious goods like this St. Benedict rosary?
This black wood St. Benedict rosary is available directly through Rosarycard.net, where you can browse a full selection of catholic religious goods including rosaries, medals, crucifixes, and devotional items. Orders over $40 ship free within the United States, and most orders ship within 1 to 2 business days.
What is the significance of the St. Benedict medal on this rosary?
The St. Benedict medal is one of the oldest and most widely used sacramentals in the Catholic Church, formally approved by Pope Leo IX in 1051. It bears the Vade Retro Satana inscription, a Latin exorcism prayer meaning 'Begone, Satan,' and is carried by Catholics as a sign of trust in God's protection and St. Benedict's intercession. On this rosary, the St. Benedict image appears on both the center medal and the Our Father beads, making his protective intercession a constant presence throughout the prayer. The blue enamel center medal also honors Our Lady, connecting the rosary to the Marian devotion at the heart of the Rosary prayer.
Is this rosary a good gift for Confirmation or First Communion?
Yes, this St. Benedict rosary is an excellent gift for Confirmation, First Communion, or RCIA completion. The St. Benedict medal carries deep Catholic meaning around protection and perseverance in faith, which makes it especially fitting for a young person entering a new stage of their Catholic life. It also works well as a deployment gift, a Father's Day gift, or a meaningful addition to a Catholic home.
Can a priest bless this rosary?
Yes, any Catholic priest can bless this rosary. A blessed rosary becomes a sacramental, meaning it is set apart for sacred use and can serve as an occasion of grace for the person who prays with it. Simply bring the rosary to your parish priest and ask for a blessing — most priests are happy to bless sacramentals for the faithful.
Does this rosary come in a gift box, and how long does shipping take?
This rosary comes on a hang card rather than in a gift box, making it easy to display or present as a gift. Orders typically ship within 1 to 2 business days, and free shipping applies to all U.S. orders over $40. For questions about your order, call 1-800-741-7754 or email sales@rosarycard.net.
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