St Benedict Rosary
The Benedictine Rosary
Praying, and asking evil to keep its distance
Each evening, beads in hand, you entrust the people you love to Saint Benedict and ask God to keep evil far from them.
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Size guide
Where it sits
- 40 cm (16")Choker
- 45 cm (18")Collarbone
- 50 cm (20")Just below the collarbone
- 55 cm (22")Upper chest
- 60 cm (24")Mid-chest
- 70 cm (28")Over clothing
Sizes shown on an average build. An extender adds a few centimetres of freedom.
Measure at home in 2 minutes
You need a strip of paper (or a string or shoelace), a pen and a ruler.
- Take a string or a shoelace and mark on it the length you are considering, for example 50 cm (20").
- Hold the two marks together at the back of your neck, wearing the kind of top you usually wear.
- Look in a mirror: the lowest point of the string is where the chain will sit.
- Too high or too low? Try 5 cm (2") more or less: that is one size up or down.
Already own a chain you like? Lay it flat, clasp closed, and measure it end to end. A broad neck or chest makes every length sit a little higher.
No ruler? A bank card is 8.6 cm (3.4") long: count how many fit along your strip.
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Product details
Natural wooden beads, a crucifix marked INRI and the medal of Saint Benedict. A simple, traditional rosary that feels warm in the hand.
- Material
- Natural wooden beads
- Length
- 49 cm (19.3 in)
- Symbol
- Rosary, Crucifix, Saint Benedict Medal, INRI
- Bead size
- 10 mm
- Weight
- 33 g
- Packaging
- Signature gift box and polishing cloth
How to wear it
This rosary is 49 cm (19.3 in) long with 10 mm wooden beads, a size that sits comfortably in the hand for prayer. It can be kept in a pocket, a bag or a car, or worn loosely around the neck over a sweater, with the crucifix at the front.
Natural wood should stay dry: take it off before a shower or a swim and keep it away from perfume. At 33 g it is light to carry every day. It suits a first communion or confirmation from a godparent, especially for a child who has chosen Saint Benedict, and Easter.
Questions
What are Saint Benedict's beads?
A rosary that includes the Saint Benedict medal or crucifix. This one has wooden beads, a crucifix marked INRI and the medal of Saint Benedict.
What does INRI on the crucifix mean?
It stands for the Latin Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum, Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews, the inscription placed on the cross according to the Gospel of John.
Is the wooden Benedictine Rosary light enough to wear as a necklace?
Yes. It weighs 33 g and measures 49 cm (19.3 in), so it can be worn around the neck or simply carried for prayer. The 10 mm wooden beads feel warm rather than heavy.
How do I keep the natural wood beads of the Benedictine Rosary from dulling?
Keep them dry, since water can dull natural wood, and wipe them with the microfiber cloth included. Hold the beads gently rather than pulling on the cord, and store the rosary flat in its gift box.
Is a Saint Benedict rosary a fitting first communion gift for a godchild?
Yes. The large wooden beads are easy for a child to hold, and the Saint Benedict medal joins the old Benedictine prayer against evil to the child's first rosary.
Can a priest bless the Benedictine Rosary, crucifix and medal together?
Yes. One blessing covers the whole rosary, including the INRI crucifix and the Saint Benedict medal. It arrives unblessed; any priest can bless it, usually after Mass.
The prayer
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
The Hail Mary, traditional prayer of the rosary
Shipping & returns
Free standard shipping on every order. Your order is processed within 24 hours on business days, then shipped with tracking.
Every order arrives in our signature gift box, with a microfiber cloth to keep your piece shining.
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Returns. You have 30 days after delivery to return your piece, unworn and in its original packaging.
1-year warranty & care
Covered for 1 year against manufacturing defects: a clasp that fails, a stone that falls out without impact, a structural defect. Send your order number and 3 to 4 photos and we ship a replacement once your claim is approved, with no return needed. Full warranty
- Handling: Hold the beads gently and avoid pulling on the cord.
- Water: Keep the beads dry; water can dull natural wood and stone.
- Storage: Store it flat in its signature gift box.
- Cleaning: Wipe it with the microfiber cloth included.
Its meaning
Wood, INRI and Saint Benedict
This rosary brings together two old Catholic devotions. The beads count the prayers of the rosary, mostly Hail Marys, said while meditating on the Gospel. The medal belongs to Saint Benedict, the sixth-century monk whose Rule shaped monastic life in the West, and it carries Latin initials asking the cross to be a light. On the crucifix you can read INRI, the initials of the Latin title Pilate placed above Jesus, naming him King of the Jews. The beads are natural wood, separated by metal spacers, and the rosary measures 49 cm. Some Catholics prefer...
Giving it as a gift
A first rosary for a godchild at first communion, or a confirmation gift for a teenager who has taken Saint Benedict as a confirmation saint. At Easter, it suits anyone who prays with beads.
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