6mm Brown Glass St. Benedict Rosary | Zinc Crucifix & Center
A complete St. Benedict rosary built for daily prayer, this five-decade rosary features 6mm brown glass beads, metal St. Benedict Our Father beads, and a zinc St. Benedict crucifix and center. If you are searching a catholic religious goods store for a devotional rosary that carries the full weight of the St. Benedict tradition, this rosary delivers that in a durable, affordable package. It is suited for personal use, parish gift programs, RCIA candidates, or anyone beginning a serious Rosary prayer practice.
St. Benedict of Nursia (480–547 A.D.) is one of the most venerated saints in the Western Church and the patron of Europe. The St. Benedict medal — incorporated here into the crucifix and center piece — is one of the most powerful sacramentals in Catholic tradition. The medal bears the Vade Retro Satana inscription ("Begone, Satan") and the letters C.S.P.B. (Crux Sancti Patris Benedicti — the Cross of the Holy Father Benedict), calling on the protection of the Holy Cross against evil. Pope Leo IX formally approved the medal in 1051, and it has been carried by Catholics for nearly a thousand years as a sign of faith and a plea for intercession. Praying the Rosary with a St. Benedict rosary unites two of the Church's most beloved devotional traditions in a single act of prayer.
Product Details
- Beads: 6mm brown glass beads — smooth, uniform, suited for daily use
- Our Father Beads: Metal St. Benedict Our Father beads
- Crucifix: Zinc St. Benedict crucifix with St. Benedict medal imagery
- Center: Zinc St. Benedict center piece
- Construction: Standard five-decade rosary configuration
- Color / Finish: Brown beads with silver-tone metal components
- Packaging: Arrives in a gift box, ready to present
- SKU: P658R
- UPC: 735365574346
This St. Benedict rosary makes a meaningful gift for Confirmation, First Communion, RCIA completion, or a Catholic baptism. It is equally appropriate for Christmas, a feast day gift on July 11 (the Feast of St. Benedict), or as a care package for someone entering religious life. Pair it with a rosary case to protect it during travel or daily carry, or add a rosary card to help a new Catholic learn the prayers. For a complete sacramental gift, browse our Confirmation gift collection.
St. Benedict — The Medal, the Rosary, and a Living Tradition
St. Benedict founded Western monasticism through his Rule of Saint Benedict, a guide to communal religious life that shaped Christian civilization across Europe. His influence was so profound that Pope Paul VI declared him the Patron of Europe in 1964. The St. Benedict medal traces its origins to a medal struck at the Abbey of Monte Cassino, the monastery Benedict himself founded in central Italy around 529 A.D. The medal's reverse face carries a coded prayer of exorcism — one of the few sacramentals explicitly associated with protection against evil — making it a favored devotional object for soldiers, travelers, the sick, and anyone facing spiritual trial.
Praying the Rosary is itself a centuries-old tradition confirmed by multiple popes and associated with the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary. When you pray this rosary, you hold in your hands both the Marian devotion of the Rosary and the Benedictine tradition of the medal — two streams of Catholic spiritual life flowing together in a single object. The brown glass beads recall the earth-toned habits of Benedictine monks, grounding the prayer in a living monastic tradition that stretches back fifteen centuries.
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6mm Brown Glass St. Benedict Rosary | Zinc 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 on this St. Benedict rosary made of?
The beads are 6mm brown glass, smooth and uniform in size for comfortable daily prayer. The Our Father beads are metal with St. Benedict imagery, and the crucifix and center piece are cast zinc with St. Benedict medal detailing.
Is this rosary a good choice for a catholic religious goods store order or parish gift program?
Yes, this St. Benedict rosary is well-suited for parish gift programs, RCIA completion gifts, and bulk devotional orders. It retails at an accessible price point and arrives in a gift box, making it ready to present without additional packaging. It is a practical choice for any catholic religious goods purchase intended for group distribution.
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 medal's reverse face bears a coded Latin prayer of exorcism — Vade Retro Satana, meaning 'Begone, Satan' — along with the letters C.S.P.B., which stand for Crux Sancti Patris Benedicti, the Cross of the Holy Father Benedict. Catholics carry and pray with the St. Benedict medal as a plea for protection against evil and as an act of trust in God's power through the intercession of St. Benedict. On this rosary, the medal imagery appears on both the crucifix and the center piece, making it a fully Benedictine devotional object.
Is this rosary a good gift for Confirmation or First Communion?
Yes, this St. Benedict rosary is an appropriate gift for Confirmation, First Communion, Baptism, or RCIA completion. The gift box packaging makes it ready to present, and the St. Benedict medal adds a layer of spiritual meaning that resonates with young Catholics entering deeper sacramental life. It is also a fitting gift for the Feast of St. Benedict on July 11.
Can a priest bless this rosary, and how should I care for it?
Yes, any Catholic priest can bless this rosary, which transforms it from a devotional object into a blessed sacramental. To care for the glass beads, wipe them with a soft dry cloth and avoid prolonged exposure to moisture, which can affect the metal components over time. Store the rosary in a rosary case when not in use to prevent the chain from tangling or the beads from chipping.
Does this rosary come in a gift box, and how long does shipping take?
Yes, this St. Benedict rosary arrives in a gift box, ready to present. 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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