Large Black Wood St. Benedict Rosary | Made in Italy | Hang Card
Built for daily prayer and durable enough for institutional use, this large black wood St. Benedict rosary is a serious sacramental for anyone who prays the Rosary with intention. The oversized beads make each decade easy to count by touch alone — ideal for seniors, those with limited dexterity, or anyone who prefers a more substantial rosary in hand. Made in Italy and mounted on a hang card, this rosary is ready to display, gift, or place directly into a chapel basket or nursing home care package. If you are looking to buy Catholic devotional items that combine traditional craftsmanship with practical value, this rosary delivers both.
The St. Benedict medal is one of the most recognized sacramentals in the Catholic Church, carrying a history of protection, exorcism, and devotion stretching back to the sixth century. St. Benedict of Nursia, founder of Western monasticism, is invoked against evil, temptation, and illness — making his medal a natural companion to the Rosary, which itself is a powerful weapon of spiritual warfare. The medal incorporated into this rosary bears the traditional Benedictine cross and the letters V.R.S.N.S.M.V. — S.M.Q.L.I.V.B., a Latin exorcism formula. Pope Pius IX granted a special blessing to the St. Benedict medal in 1880, and its use has been encouraged by popes and saints ever since. Praying the Rosary while holding a St. Benedict rosary unites two of the Church's most enduring devotional traditions in a single act of prayer.
Product Details
- Material: Large black wood beads
- Medal: St. Benedict medal centerpiece
- Construction: Traditional five-decade rosary format
- Origin: Made in Italy
- Packaging: Mounted on a hang card — ready to display or gift
- Recommended Use: Nursing homes, care facilities, parish distribution, personal prayer
- SKU: P608C
- UPC: 735365562176
This St. Benedict rosary is an excellent choice for nursing home ministry, RCIA welcome gifts, parish outreach programs, and bulk Catholic gifts for confirmation wholesale distribution. The hang card presentation makes it easy to display in a gift shop, chapel, or care facility without additional packaging. Pair it with a rosary case to protect it during daily use, or add a prayer card featuring the St. Benedict medal prayer for a complete devotional gift. It also works beautifully as a Confirmation gift for a young person entering full membership in the Church.
St. Benedict and the Rosary — Two Pillars of Catholic Devotion
The Rosary as we know it today was shaped over centuries of Catholic tradition, with St. Dominic often credited with spreading the devotion in the thirteenth century and Pope Leo XIII writing fifteen encyclicals on its importance. The St. Benedict medal, meanwhile, traces its origins to the life of St. Benedict himself (480–547 AD), whose intercession was associated with miraculous protection from poison and evil. The medal was formally approved and enriched with indulgences by Pope Pius IX in 1880 at the Abbey of Monte Cassino, the monastery St. Benedict founded. Together, the Rosary and the St. Benedict medal form a devotional pairing that addresses both contemplative prayer — meditating on the life of Christ through the mysteries — and spiritual protection through the intercession of one of the Church's greatest saints. For nursing home residents, homebound Catholics, or anyone navigating suffering and illness, this combination carries particular meaning: the Rosary draws the soul toward Christ, while St. Benedict's intercession guards against the spiritual and physical trials that accompany human frailty.
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Large Black Wood St. Benedict Rosary | Made in Italy | Hang Card
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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.
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?
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Rosarycard.net
3308 Ogle Drive
Cary, NC 27518
Frequently Asked Questions
How large are the beads on this black wood St. Benedict rosary?
The beads on this rosary are intentionally oversized compared to a standard rosary, making each decade easy to count by touch. The large black wood construction gives the rosary a substantial feel in the hand, which is especially helpful for seniors or anyone with limited finger dexterity during prayer.
Is this a good rosary to buy from a Catholic religious goods store for nursing home ministry?
Yes, this rosary was specifically noted by the manufacturer as ideal for nursing homes. The large black wood beads are easy to grip and count, the hang card presentation requires no additional packaging, and the $22.00 retail price makes it practical for bulk ministry distribution. It is one of the most functional Catholic devotional items available for institutional or outreach use.
What is the significance of the St. Benedict medal on a rosary?
The St. Benedict medal is one of the oldest and most powerful sacramentals in the Catholic Church, associated with protection against evil, illness, and temptation. It bears a Latin exorcism formula on the reverse and was formally enriched with indulgences by Pope Pius IX in 1880 at Monte Cassino. When incorporated into a rosary, the medal serves as the centerpiece, uniting the contemplative prayer of the Rosary with the protective intercession of St. Benedict. Catholics have carried this combination for centuries as a sign of trust in both Our Lady and the great patriarch of Western monasticism.
Is this rosary a good Catholic gift for Confirmation or wholesale parish distribution?
Yes, this St. Benedict rosary works well as a Catholic gift for Confirmation, RCIA completion, First Communion, or parish outreach. The hang card display makes it easy to present without additional wrapping, and the Italian craftsmanship gives it a quality appropriate for a sacramental milestone. Parishes and Catholic gift shops looking for discounted Catholic religious accessories online will find the wholesale price point makes bulk gifting practical.
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 black 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 or pouch when not in use to protect the beads and prevent tangling.
Does this rosary come in a gift box, and how long does shipping take?
This rosary is mounted on a hang card rather than boxed, making it ready to display or hand directly to a recipient. Orders ship within 1 to 2 business days, and U.S. orders over $40 qualify for free shipping. For questions about bulk orders, availability, or shipping, call 1-800-741-7754 or email sales@rosarycard.net.
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