{"product_id":"gold-plated-st-benedict-rosary-antique","title":"Antique Gold Plated St. Benedict Rosary | Medal Center","description":"\u003cp\u003eA gold plated rosary built around one of the most powerful sacramentals in the Catholic tradition — the St. Benedict medal. Designed for daily prayer, this antique gold plated rosary features the St. Benedict medal at its center link, making it a devotional tool and a statement of faith in one. Whether you are looking to buy Catholic devotional items for yourself or as a gift, this rosary delivers both spiritual substance and lasting finish at an accessible price point. It is carded for easy display and gifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe St. Benedict medal has been carried by Catholics for centuries as a sign of protection against evil and a commitment to the Rule of St. Benedict — ora et labora, pray and work. St. Benedict of Nursia (480–547 AD) is the patron saint of Europe and the father of Western monasticism. The medal itself is rich with symbolism: the letters C.S.P.B. stand for Crux Sancti Patris Benedicti (the Cross of the Holy Father Benedict), and the reverse bears the Vade Retro Satana prayer — \"Begone, Satan.\" Pope Leo IX formally approved the medal in 1051, and it has been a cornerstone of Catholic sacramental devotion ever since. Wearing or praying with a St. Benedict rosary is an act of trust in God's protection through the intercession of this great saint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique gold plated beads\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCenter Medal:\u003c\/strong\u003e St. Benedict medal — gold plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique gold plate throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Linked rosary with St. Benedict center\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carded — arrives ready for display or gifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e McVan Inc. (imported)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e P250C\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 735365515257\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis St. Benedict rosary is a fitting gift for Confirmation, First Communion, RCIA completion, or any Catholic milestone where the faith is being embraced more deeply. It also makes a meaningful housewarming gift for a Catholic home, a deployment gift for a service member seeking spiritual protection, or a Christmas gift for someone deepening their prayer life. Pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rosary-cases\"\u003erosary case\u003c\/a\u003e to protect it during travel or daily carry, or add a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rosary-cards\"\u003erosary card\u003c\/a\u003e to help a new Catholic learn the prayers. For those celebrating a sacrament, browse our full selection of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/confirmation-gifts\"\u003eConfirmation gifts\u003c\/a\u003e to complete the presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSt. Benedict — The Medal, the Rosary, and the Catholic Tradition of Protection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Benedict founded the monastery at Monte Cassino around 529 AD and wrote the Rule of St. Benedict, a guide to communal religious life that shaped Western Christianity for over fifteen centuries. His medal — one of the most widely used sacramentals in the Catholic Church — combines a crucifix with a series of Latin inscriptions that invoke Christ's protection and reject the influence of evil. The exorcistic prayer on the medal, Vade Retro Satana, reflects the Church's ancient confidence that the name of Christ and the intercession of the saints are a genuine defense against spiritual harm. Praying the Rosary with a St. Benedict center medal joins two of the Church's most beloved devotional traditions: the meditative prayer of the Rosary, which walks the faithful through the mysteries of Christ's life, death, and resurrection, and the protective intercession of St. Benedict, whose life was marked by miraculous deliverance from poison and persecution. Together, they make this rosary more than a counting tool — it is a daily act of entrusting yourself to God's care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\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":"Antique Gold Plated","offer_id":46884510826627,"sku":"P250C","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/9512\/6915\/files\/P250R__24327.1761298015.jpg?v=1774807352","url":"https:\/\/rosarycard.net\/products\/gold-plated-st-benedict-rosary-antique","provider":"Rosarycard","version":"1.0","type":"link"}