6x8mm Brown Wood St. Benedict Rosary | Pewter Crucifix | Gift Box
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Read our full Return & Refund Policy →Built for daily prayer and durable enough for a lifetime of devotion, this St. Benedict rosary features 6x8mm brown wood beads paired with a pewter crucifix and matching pewter center. The St. Benedict rosary is one of the most requested catholic religious goods available online, combining the tactile weight of natural wood beads with the spiritual power of the Benedictine medal. Whether you are praying the Rosary for the first time or have worn out three rosaries before this one, the brown wood construction gives this piece a grounded, traditional feel that plastic and glass simply cannot match.
St. Benedict of Nursia (480–547 AD) 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 — incorporated into the center piece of this rosary — carries the Vade Retro Satana inscription, a Latin exorcism formula meaning "Begone, Satan." Pope Leo IX authenticated the medal's formula in 1742 after an investigation at Metten Abbey in Bavaria, where the medal's origins were traced to the 11th century. Catholics have long worn and prayed with St. Benedict sacramentals as a sign of trust in God's protection and as a request for the saint's powerful intercession. The Rosary itself is a Marian devotion structured around 20 mysteries drawn from the lives of Jesus and Mary, with roots in the 12th century and formally promoted by St. Dominic and later by Pope John Paul II, who added the Luminous Mysteries in 2002.
Product Details
- Beads: 6x8mm brown wood beads — oval-shaped, natural wood construction
- Crucifix: Pewter crucifix with corpus
- Center: Pewter St. Benedict center piece with medal detail
- Construction: Standard 5-decade rosary format for traditional Marian prayer
- Packaging: Arrives in a deluxe gift box, ready to present
- SKU: R390DF
- UPC: 735365954810
This St. Benedict rosary arrives in a deluxe gift box, ready to present, making it an ideal choice for Confirmation, First Communion, RCIA completion, ordination, or a feast day gift — particularly on the Feast of St. Benedict on July 11. It also makes a meaningful housewarming or bereavement gift for a Catholic family. Pair it with a rosary case to protect the beads between prayer sessions, or add a prayer card featuring the St. Benedict medal prayer for a complete devotional gift. For those shopping for a sacrament milestone, browse our full selection of Confirmation gifts to find complementary items.
St. Benedict — The Medal, the Rosary, and a Living Tradition
The St. Benedict medal is arguably the most widely recognized sacramental in the Catholic world. Its front face bears the image of St. Benedict holding a cross and the Rule of St. Benedict, surrounded by the Latin inscription "May the holy father Benedict be present at my death." The reverse displays the Vade Retro Satana formula arranged around a cross, with each letter standing for a word of the exorcism prayer. Catholics carry, wear, and pray with this medal as a sacramental — not a superstitious charm, but a physical sign that disposes the soul to receive God's grace and invites the intercession of St. Benedict. When incorporated into a rosary center, the medal becomes part of every decade prayed, weaving Benedictine protection into the full structure of Marian devotion. The brown wood beads of this rosary echo the simplicity and austerity that St. Benedict prescribed in his Rule — a fitting material for a saint who built Western monasticism on the foundation of ora et labora, pray and work.
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6x8mm Brown Wood St. Benedict Rosary | Pewter Crucifix | Gift Box
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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.
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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.
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.
⚠️ International Orders — Return & Refund Policy
All international orders — including Canada and the European Union — are non-returnable and non-refundable due to the logistical complexities of cross-border shipping. Customs requirements, international carrier limitations, and the unpredictability of return transit make it impractical for us to accept returns on orders shipped outside the United States. Please review our Shipping Policy for full details before placing an international order. We appreciate your understanding.
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 from?
The beads are 6x8mm oval brown wood beads — natural wood construction that gives the rosary a traditional, substantial feel in the hand. The crucifix and center piece are both cast in pewter, providing a durable metal complement to the wood beads.
Is this a good St. Benedict rosary to buy online for Catholic religious goods?
Yes, this is one of the most complete St. Benedict rosaries available as a catholic religious good you can buy online. It combines authentic 6x8mm brown wood beads, a pewter St. Benedict center, and a pewter crucifix — all arriving in a deluxe gift box that makes it ready to give or to begin praying with immediately.
What is the significance of the St. Benedict medal on this rosary?
The St. Benedict medal is one of the most powerful sacramentals in the Catholic tradition, carrying the Vade Retro Satana exorcism formula — Latin for "Begone, Satan" — arranged around a cross on its reverse face. Pope Leo IX authenticated the medal's formula in 1742 after tracing its origins to Metten Abbey in Bavaria. Catholics use the medal as a sign of trust in God's protection and as an invocation of St. Benedict's intercession, particularly against evil and temptation. When placed at the center of a rosary, the medal becomes part of every decade prayed, uniting Benedictine protection with Marian devotion.
Is this rosary a good gift for Confirmation or First Communion?
Yes, this brown wood St. Benedict rosary is an excellent choice for Confirmation, First Communion, or RCIA completion. It arrives in a deluxe gift box ready to present, so no additional wrapping is needed. The St. Benedict medal center makes it especially meaningful for a young person entering a new stage of Catholic life, as the medal is traditionally associated with protection and spiritual strength.
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 brown wood beads, avoid prolonged exposure to water or moisture, which can cause wood to swell or crack over time. Store the rosary in a rosary case between uses to protect both the wood beads and the pewter crucifix from scratches.
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 packaging needed. Orders ship within 1–2 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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