7mm Black Wood St. Benedict Rosary | Pewter Crucifix & Center
Built for daily prayer and durable enough to last a lifetime, this St. Benedict rosary pairs 7mm black wood beads with a pewter St. Benedict crucifix and matching center piece — a combination that brings both the Rosary devotion and the powerful St. Benedict medal tradition into a single sacramental. Whether you are looking for a catholic religious goods store that carries authentic devotional items or searching for a meaningful gift for a man or woman serious about their faith, this rosary delivers substance over style. The black wood beads give it a grounded, no-frills character suited to daily use, while the pewter hardware adds weight and permanence to every decade prayed.
The St. Benedict medal is one of the most venerated sacramentals in the Catholic Church, with roots tracing back to the life of St. Benedict of Nursia (480–547 AD), the father of Western monasticism. The medal bears the Vade Retro Satana inscription — "Step back, Satan" — along with the letters C.S.P.B. (Crux Sancti Patris Benedicti, the Cross of the Holy Father Benedict), making it a recognized instrument of spiritual protection and exorcistic prayer. Pope Leo IX approved the medal's use in 1051, and it has been carried by soldiers, missionaries, and laypeople for nearly a thousand years. When the St. Benedict medal appears on a crucifix, it unites the power of the Cross with the specific intercession of St. Benedict, reinforcing the prayer of every decade with a double invocation of protection and grace.
Product Details
- Beads: 7mm black wood beads
- Crucifix: Pewter St. Benedict crucifix
- Center: Pewter St. Benedict center piece
- Construction: Standard 5-decade rosary format
- Packaging: Arrives in a deluxe gift box, ready to present
- SKU: R545DF
- UPC: 735365451920
This St. Benedict rosary is an ideal gift for Confirmation, First Communion, RCIA completion, or any occasion when a Catholic is deepening their commitment to the faith. It also makes a thoughtful choice for deployment, ordination, or a housewarming blessing of a new home. Pair it with a rosary case to protect the beads during travel, or add a prayer card featuring the St. Benedict medal prayer for a complete gift set. For those shopping for sacrament milestones, this rosary works beautifully as a Confirmation gift that will be used and kept for years.
St. Benedict and the Rosary — A Tradition of Spiritual Armor
St. Benedict of Nursia founded the Benedictine order and wrote the Rule of St. Benedict, a guide to monastic life that shaped Western Christianity for fifteen centuries. His medal — formally known as the Jubilee Medal of St. Benedict — was struck in its current form in 1880 to mark the 1,400th anniversary of his birth, though the devotion itself is far older. The letters and symbols on the medal form a prayer of protection that has been used in blessings, exorcisms, and personal devotion across the Catholic world. Carrying or praying with a St. Benedict crucifix is not superstition; it is a sacramental act — an outward sign that disposes the soul to receive grace and invites the intercession of a saint whose entire life was ordered toward driving out evil and drawing souls to God. When you pray the Rosary on beads crowned with the St. Benedict crucifix, each Hail Mary is offered under the patronage of Our Lady and the protection of one of the Church's most powerful intercessors.
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7mm Black Wood St. Benedict Rosary | Pewter Crucifix & Center
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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 7mm black wood, giving the rosary a solid, substantial feel suited to daily prayer. The crucifix and center piece are both cast in pewter and feature the St. Benedict medal design, including the traditional Vade Retro Satana inscription and the C.S.P.B. cross.
Is this rosary available at a catholic religious goods store?
Yes, this St. Benedict rosary is the kind of authentic devotional item carried by trusted catholic religious goods stores and is available here with free shipping on U.S. orders over $40. It is manufactured to the same standards as items found in parish gift shops and Catholic bookstores, and it arrives in a deluxe gift box ready for gifting or personal use.
What is the significance of the St. Benedict medal on a rosary crucifix?
The St. Benedict medal is one of the oldest and most widely used sacramentals in the Catholic Church, approved formally by Pope Leo IX in 1051. The medal bears the Latin inscription Vade Retro Satana — 'Step back, Satan' — along with symbols that form a prayer of protection against evil. When the medal appears on a rosary crucifix, it combines the intercessory power of the Rosary devotion with the specific spiritual protection associated with St. Benedict, patron of Europe and father of Western monasticism. Catholics have carried this medal for nearly a thousand years as a sign of trust in God's protection through the intercession of St. Benedict.
Is this a good catholic gift for Confirmation?
Yes, this St. Benedict rosary is an excellent catholic gift for Confirmation because it gives the newly confirmed a sacramental they can use every day. The black wood and pewter construction is durable and understated — appropriate for both young men and women entering full membership in the Church. It also works well for RCIA completion, ordination gifts, and deployment send-offs.
Can a priest bless this rosary, and how should I care for the wood beads?
Yes, any Catholic priest can bless this rosary, and doing so is encouraged — a blessed rosary becomes a sacramental that carries the Church's prayer for the person using it. To care for the 7mm black wood beads, avoid prolonged exposure to water or oils, which can cause the wood to swell or lose its finish over time. The pewter crucifix and center can be gently wiped with a soft dry cloth to maintain their appearance.
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 without any additional wrapping needed. Orders typically ship within 1–2 business days. For questions about your order, call 1-800-741-7754 or email sales@rosarycard.net and a member of the team will be happy to help.
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