{"product_id":"all-metal-st-benedict-rosary-p656r","title":"All-Metal St. Benedict Rosary | Zinc Construction | Gift Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuilt for durability and daily devotion, this all-zinc metal St. Benedict Rosary is a solid, full-sized rosary designed for Catholics who want a prayer tool that holds up to regular use. Every component — beads, links, crucifix, and centerpiece — is crafted from zinc metal, giving this rosary a consistent, weighty feel in the hand. It arrives in a plastic gift box, making it ready to present at a moment's notice. Whether you are praying the Rosary for the first time or have worn out a dozen rosaries in a lifetime of prayer, this one is built to last.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSt. 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 from evil. The St. Benedict Medal — prominently featured on this rosary — carries a rich tradition of spiritual protection dating back centuries. The medal bears the Vade Retro Satana inscription (\"Step back, Satan\") and the letters C.S.P.B., which stand for \u003cem\u003eCrux Sancti Patris Benedicti\u003c\/em\u003e — \"The Cross of our Holy Father Benedict.\" Pope Leo IX formally approved the medal in 1051, and it has been used by Catholics ever since as a sacramental invoking St. Benedict's intercession against evil and temptation. Praying the Rosary on beads bearing this medal unites two of the Church's most powerful devotional traditions in a single object of prayer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e All-zinc metal construction — beads, links, and hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaint:\u003c\/strong\u003e St. Benedict centerpiece and crucifix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-sized rosary with metal beads and linked chain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metal tone (zinc alloy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arrives in a plastic gift box, ready to present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e McVan Inc. (MV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e P656R\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 735365574131\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis all-metal St. Benedict Rosary is a fitting gift for Confirmation, First Communion, RCIA completion, or any Catholic milestone. It is equally appropriate for a deployment send-off, a housewarming blessing, or a Christmas gift for a devoted Catholic in your life. Pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rosary-cases\"\u003erosary case\u003c\/a\u003e to protect it between prayer sessions, or add a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/laminated-cards\"\u003eprayer card\u003c\/a\u003e featuring the St. Benedict Medal prayer for a complete and thoughtful gift. For those shopping for a sacramental milestone, browse our full selection of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/confirmation-gifts\"\u003eConfirmation gifts\u003c\/a\u003e to find complementary items.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSt. Benedict and the Tradition of the Medal Rosary\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe St. Benedict Medal is one of the oldest and most widely used sacramentals in the Catholic Church. Its origins trace to the Abbey of Monte Cassino in Italy, where St. Benedict founded Western monasticism and wrote his famous Rule — a guide to communal religious life that shaped Christian civilization for over fifteen centuries. The medal's reverse side carries a coded Latin prayer of exorcism, and its use was formally endorsed by the Holy See in the eleventh century. Catholics carry, wear, and pray with objects bearing this medal as a sign of trust in God's protection through St. Benedict's intercession. A rosary that incorporates the St. Benedict Medal is not merely a counting tool — it is a layered act of faith, combining Marian devotion through the Rosary with the ancient protective tradition of Benedictine spirituality. For Catholics seeking affordable catholic religious accessories online, this rosary represents genuine devotional value at an accessible price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShips within 1–2 business days.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free shipping on all U.S. orders over $40.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"McVan","offers":[{"title":"All-Metal Zinc","offer_id":46884529307779,"sku":"P656R","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/9512\/6915\/files\/P656R__22859.1763028035.jpg?v=1774810903","url":"https:\/\/rosarycard.net\/products\/all-metal-st-benedict-rosary-p656r","provider":"Rosarycard","version":"1.0","type":"link"}