8mm Blue Wood St. Benedict Rosary | Blue Enamel Pewter Crucifix
Built for daily prayer and durable enough to last, this St. Benedict rosary features 8mm blue-dyed wood beads paired with a blue enameled pewter crucifix and matching pewter center medal. Whether you are shopping for a catholic religious goods store, a parish gift shop, or a personal devotional item, this rosary delivers both substance and spiritual meaning in a coordinated blue colorway. The St. Benedict medal at the center connects every decade of prayer to one of the most powerful sacramentals in the Catholic tradition. It arrives in a deluxe gift box, ready to present at any Catholic milestone.
St. Benedict of Nursia (480–547 A.D.) is the patron saint of Europe, students, and those seeking protection from evil. The medal bearing his image is among the most widely used sacramentals in the Church, carrying inscriptions that invoke his intercession against the devil and spiritual harm. The letters on the reverse of the medal — V.R.S.N.S.M.V. — S.M.Q.L.I.V.B. — are an abbreviated Latin prayer: "Begone Satan, never tempt me with your vanities. What you offer is evil; drink the poison yourself." Praying the Rosary with a St. Benedict center medal unites the meditative prayer on the mysteries of Christ's life with the protective intercession of one of the Church's greatest saints. Pope Paul VI affirmed the Rosary as a Gospel prayer in his 1974 apostolic exhortation Marialis Cultus, and St. John Paul II added the Luminous Mysteries in 2002, expanding the full Rosary to twenty mysteries across four sets of decades.
Product Details
- Beads: 8mm blue-dyed wood beads
- Crucifix: Blue enameled pewter crucifix
- Center Medal: Pewter St. Benedict center medal
- Color / Finish: Blue with pewter hardware
- Construction: Standard five-decade rosary configuration
- Packaging: Arrives in a deluxe gift box, ready to present
- SKU: R669DF
- UPC: 735365513673
This St. Benedict rosary is a fitting gift for Confirmation, First Communion, Baptism, RCIA completion, or any Catholic milestone where a durable, meaningful sacramental is appropriate. The coordinated blue colorway makes it especially suitable for boys' sacrament gifts or Marian-themed occasions. Pair it with a rosary case to protect it between prayer sessions, or add a patron saint medal to complete the gift. It also works well as a Confirmation gift for a young man entering full communion with the Church.
St. Benedict — The Medal, the Rosary, and a Living Tradition
The St. Benedict medal has been in continuous use since at least the eleventh century, when it was associated with miracles at Monte Cassino, the monastery St. Benedict founded in central Italy around 529 A.D. The medal was formally approved and given a specific blessing rite by Pope Benedict XVI's predecessor, Pope Pius IX, in 1880 — the fourteen-hundredth anniversary of St. Benedict's birth. Today it remains one of the most requested sacramentals in Catholic parishes worldwide, worn by the faithful as a sign of trust in God's protection through the intercession of this great patriarch of Western monasticism. When the St. Benedict medal is incorporated into a rosary as the center piece, it transforms a prayer tool into a layered act of devotion — each Hail Mary offered through Mary's intercession, each decade anchored by the saint whose Rule shaped Christian civilization. The Rule of St. Benedict, written in the sixth century, begins with the single word Obsculta — "Listen" — a posture that the Rosary itself embodies as the faithful meditate on the life of Christ mystery by mystery.
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8mm Blue Wood St. Benedict Rosary | Blue Enamel Pewter Crucifix
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- Contact our Customer Service department at 1-800-741-7754.
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Returned merchandise must be undamaged and in new, unused condition. Items showing signs of wear or alteration will not be accepted.
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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.
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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.
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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
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 are the beads and hardware made from on this St. Benedict rosary?
The beads are 8mm blue-dyed wood, giving the rosary a lightweight feel that is comfortable for extended prayer. The crucifix is pewter with a blue enamel finish, and the center piece is a pewter St. Benedict medal — all coordinated in the same blue-and-pewter colorway.
Is this rosary available through a catholic religious goods store for bulk or wholesale orders?
Yes, this rosary is sourced from a wholesale Catholic supplier and is available for resale through parish gift shops, religious goods stores, and Catholic retailers. The dealer cost reflects a standard wholesale margin, making it practical for bulk purchasing of catholic devotional items for sacrament seasons or parish events.
What is the significance of the St. Benedict medal on a rosary?
The St. Benedict medal is one of the most powerful sacramentals in the Catholic Church, invoking the intercession of St. Benedict of Nursia against evil and spiritual harm. The inscriptions on the medal include an abbreviated Latin exorcism prayer approved for use by the Church. When placed at the center of a rosary, the medal connects each decade of Hail Marys to the protective intercession of St. Benedict, layering Marian devotion with the spiritual authority associated with this sixth-century patriarch of Western monasticism. The medal's formal blessing rite was approved in 1880 under Pope Pius IX.
Is this a good gift for Confirmation or First Communion?
Yes, this blue wood St. Benedict rosary is well-suited for Confirmation, First Communion, Baptism, and RCIA completion. The deluxe gift box means it arrives ready to present without additional wrapping. The St. Benedict medal at the center makes it especially meaningful for a young person entering a new stage of Catholic life, as it carries a tradition of spiritual protection and daily prayer.
Can a priest bless this rosary, and how should I care for the wood beads?
Yes, any Catholic priest can bless this rosary using the rite for blessing sacramentals — simply bring it to your parish and ask. To care for the wood beads, avoid prolonged exposure to water or moisture, which can cause the dye to fade or the wood to swell. Store the rosary in a rosary case or pouch when not in use to protect both the beads and the pewter hardware from scratching.
Does this rosary come in a gift box, and how long does shipping take?
Yes, this St. Benedict rosary arrives in a deluxe gift box, ready to present at any Catholic occasion. Orders 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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