4x6mm Black St. Benedict Rosary | Pewter Crucifix & Center | Gift Box
Built for daily prayer, this St. Benedict rosary features 4x6mm black beads strung on a durable wire-link construction with a pewter crucifix and matching pewter center medal. If you are looking to buy catholic religious goods that carry both devotional weight and lasting quality, this rosary delivers on both counts. The black bead color gives it a subdued, serious character suited for men and women who pray the Rosary with intention. It arrives in a deluxe gift box, ready to present for any occasion.
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 — displayed on the center piece of this rosary — is one of the most powerful sacramentals in Catholic tradition. Each side of the medal carries specific inscriptions: the front bears the image of St. Benedict holding the Holy Rule and a cross, while the reverse displays the Vade Retro Satana ("Step back, Satan") prayer in abbreviated Latin. Pope Leo IX approved the medal's use in 1051, and its association with exorcism and protection has made it a staple of Catholic devotional life for nearly a thousand years. Praying the Rosary on beads that carry this medal unites two of the Church's most beloved sacramentals in a single act of prayer.
Product Details
- Beads: 4x6mm black oval beads
- Crucifix: Pewter crucifix with corpus
- Center: Pewter St. Benedict center medal
- Construction: Wire-link construction — durable for daily prayer
- Packaging: Arrives in a deluxe gift box, ready to present
- SKU: R365DF
- UPC: 735365733019
This St. Benedict rosary makes a meaningful gift for Confirmation, RCIA completion, First Communion, or a Catholic wedding. It is equally appropriate for a birthday, Christmas, or as a bereavement gift for someone seeking comfort and spiritual protection. Pair it with a rosary case to protect it during travel, or add a rosary card to help a new pray-er learn the mysteries. For those celebrating a sacramental milestone, browse our full selection of Confirmation gifts.
St. Benedict — A Catholic Tradition of Protection and Prayer
St. Benedict founded Western monasticism through the Rule of Saint Benedict, a practical guide to communal religious life that shaped Catholic spirituality for fifteen centuries. His medal emerged from a tradition of Benedictine monks using it as a sign of protection and blessing, and it was formally recognized by the Church in the eleventh century. The Jubilee Medal of St. Benedict, struck in 1880 to mark the 1,400th anniversary of his birth, standardized the design that Catholics recognize today. The letters C.S.P.B. on the reverse stand for Crux Sancti Patris Benedicti — "The Cross of the Holy Father Benedict" — and the surrounding letters spell out the Vade Retro prayer asking God's protection against the devil. Carrying or praying with a St. Benedict medal is an act of trust in God's protection, mediated through the intercession of one of the Church's greatest saints.
When this medal is incorporated into a rosary, every decade prayed becomes an act of Marian devotion reinforced by Benedictine protection. The Rosary itself — a meditation on the life of Christ through the eyes of the Blessed Virgin Mary — was championed by St. Dominic in the thirteenth century and has been endorsed by numerous popes, including Pope St. John Paul II, who added the Luminous Mysteries in 2002. Praying a St. Benedict rosary is a way of bringing together two of the most enduring streams of Catholic prayer into a single, daily practice.
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4x6mm Black St. Benedict Rosary | Pewter Crucifix & Center | Gift Box
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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 are the beads on this St. Benedict rosary made of?
The beads are 4x6mm black oval beads strung on wire-link construction for durability during daily prayer. The crucifix and center medal are both cast in pewter, giving the rosary a consistent matte finish throughout.
Is this a good rosary to buy for catholic religious goods as a gift?
Yes, this black St. Benedict rosary is one of the most versatile catholic religious goods available for gifting. It arrives in a deluxe gift box ready to present, and the St. Benedict medal center adds devotional depth that makes it meaningful for recipients at any stage of their faith life.
What is the significance of the St. Benedict medal on this rosary?
The St. Benedict medal is one of the most recognized sacramentals in the Catholic Church, formally approved by Pope Leo IX in 1051. The reverse of the medal carries the Vade Retro Satana prayer in abbreviated Latin, asking for God's protection against evil through the intercession of St. Benedict. Catholics use it as a sign of blessing, protection, and trust in God's providence, and its presence on the center of this rosary unites Marian devotion with Benedictine tradition in every decade prayed.
Is this St. Benedict rosary a good Confirmation gift?
Yes, this rosary is an excellent Confirmation gift because it combines two of the Church's most beloved sacramentals — the Rosary and the St. Benedict medal — in a single devotional item. It arrives in a deluxe gift box, so no additional wrapping is needed. It is also well-suited for RCIA completion, First Communion, Christmas, or a Catholic birthday.
Can a priest bless this rosary?
Yes, any Catholic priest or deacon can bless this rosary, and doing so is encouraged. A blessed rosary becomes a sacramental — a sacred object set apart for prayer — and many Catholics have their rosaries blessed at the time of a sacrament or on a feast day. Simply bring it to your parish and ask the priest after Mass.
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 additional packaging. 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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