7mm Brown Wood St. Benedict Rosary | Copper Crucifix | Made in Italy
Built for daily prayer, this 7mm brown wood St. Benedict rosary pairs natural wood beads with a copper-tone St. Benedict crucifix and matching center medal — all crafted in Italy. The St. Benedict rosary is a trusted choice for Catholics who want a durable, devotional rosary that carries both the power of the Rosary prayer and the protection of the St. Benedict medal. The substantial 7mm bead size makes each decade easy to feel and count, whether you are praying at home, in the car, or in the pew.
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 from evil. The St. Benedict medal — displayed on both the crucifix and the center piece of this rosary — is one of the most powerful sacramentals in Catholic tradition. The front of the medal bears the image of St. Benedict holding a cross and the Rule of St. Benedict; the reverse contains the Vade Retro Satana inscription, a Latin exorcism formula meaning "Begone, Satan." Pope Leo IX approved the medal in 1051, and its use has been encouraged by the Church for nearly a thousand years as a means of invoking St. Benedict's intercession against evil and temptation. Carrying or praying with a St. Benedict rosary unites the meditative prayer of the Rosary with the protective intercession of one of the Church's greatest saints.
Product Details
- Beads: 7mm brown wood beads — natural, substantial size for easy grip during prayer
- Crucifix: Copper-tone St. Benedict crucifix with St. Benedict medal design
- Center: Copper-tone St. Benedict center medal
- Construction: Traditional rosary link construction
- Origin: Made in Italy
- Packaging: Comes on a hang card
- SKU: P663C
- UPC: 735365574384
This St. Benedict rosary makes a meaningful gift for Confirmation, First Communion, RCIA completion, or a Catholic birthday. It is equally appropriate for a deployment send-off, a housewarming blessing, or as a Christmas gift for a man or woman deepening their prayer life. Pair it with a rosary case to protect the wood beads during travel, or add a prayer card featuring the St. Benedict medal prayer for a complete devotional gift. This rosary also works beautifully as a Confirmation gift for a young Catholic entering full membership in the Church.
St. Benedict and the Rosary — A Tradition of Protection and Prayer
The Rosary itself is one of the most beloved prayers in Catholic history, structured around meditation on the mysteries of Christ's life, death, and resurrection. Praying the Rosary means moving through five decades of Hail Marys while contemplating scenes from the Gospels — the Annunciation, the Nativity, the Crucifixion, the Resurrection, and the Coronation of Mary. Pope St. John Paul II described the Rosary as "a compendium of the Gospel" and added the Luminous Mysteries in 2002, deepening the prayer's scriptural foundation.
When the St. Benedict medal is incorporated into a rosary, it adds a layer of intercessory protection to every prayer. The medal's exorcism formula has roots in a 9th-century poem attributed to St. Benedict's community at Monte Cassino, and the medal itself was formally examined and approved by the Church in 1051 under Pope Leo IX. For Catholics who pray the Rosary as a daily discipline, a St. Benedict rosary is not merely a devotional object — it is a spiritual tool that combines Marian intercession with the protective patronage of one of the Church's greatest monastic fathers.
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7mm Brown Wood St. Benedict Rosary | Copper Crucifix | Made in Italy
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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 size are the beads on this St. Benedict rosary?
The beads are 7mm brown wood — a substantial, traditional size that is easy to grip and count through each decade of the Rosary. The larger bead size makes this rosary well suited for daily prayer use, including for those with arthritis or limited dexterity.
Is this a good rosary to buy at a catholic religious goods store?
Yes, this 7mm brown wood St. Benedict rosary represents exactly the kind of quality devotional item you would expect from a trusted catholic religious goods store. It is made in Italy, features a copper-tone St. Benedict crucifix and center medal, and is priced for everyday use and gifting. Rosarycard.net carries it alongside a full selection of Catholic medals, crucifixes, and sacramentals.
What is the significance of the St. Benedict medal on this rosary?
The St. Benedict medal is one of the most powerful sacramentals in Catholic tradition, approved by Pope Leo IX in 1051. It bears a Latin exorcism formula — Vade Retro Satana, meaning 'Begone, Satan' — and is used by Catholics to invoke St. Benedict's intercession against evil, temptation, and spiritual harm. When incorporated into a rosary, the medal appears on both the crucifix and the center piece, uniting the meditative prayer of the Rosary with the protective patronage of St. Benedict of Nursia, patron of Europe and one of the founding fathers of Western monasticism.
Is this rosary a good gift for Confirmation?
Yes, this St. Benedict rosary is an excellent Confirmation gift for a young Catholic entering full membership in the Church. The St. Benedict medal's association with protection and spiritual strength makes it especially meaningful for a young person beginning their adult faith journey. It also works well for First Communion, RCIA completion, a Catholic birthday, or a deployment send-off.
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 when not in use to protect both the beads and the copper-tone hardware from scratching.
Does this rosary come in a gift box, and how long does shipping take?
This rosary comes on a hang card, making it easy to display or present as a gift. Orders ship within 1–2 business days, and free shipping applies to all U.S. orders over $40. For questions about this product or your order, call 1-800-741-7754 or email sales@rosarycard.net.
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