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St Benedict Cross
The Benedictine Radiance
For the home you are building, and all who live in it
The boxes are still in the hallway. You place this new home in God's hands, with the work that made it possible and every road that leads from it.
Saint Benedict's medal at the heart of the cross: his prayer against evil, joined to Christ.
For a goddaughter's confirmation, someone moving into a first home, or a believer devoted to Saint Benedict.
Saint Benedict's medal at the heart of the cross: his prayer against evil, joined to Christ.
New keys, new walls, a new beginning. Home, work and every road from it, placed in God's hands.
For the home you are building, and all who live in it
For a goddaughter's confirmation, someone moving into a first home, or a believer devoted to Saint Benedict.
- Protection you keep on you, wherever you go
- Arrives in our gift box, ready to give
Order processed within 24 hours on business days
- Free shippingTracked to your door
- 30-day returnsEasy & simple
- 1-year warrantyAgainst defects
Size guide
Where it sits
- 16"Choker
- 18"Collarbone
- 20"Just below the collarbone
- 22"Upper chest
- 24"Mid-chest
- 28"Over clothing
Sizes shown on an average build. An extender adds a few inches 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 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 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 3.4" long: count how many fit along your strip.
Still unsure? Ask us, a real person replies within 24 hours.
Product details
A cross joined to the medal of Saint Benedict, lit with small crystal accents and hung on a pearl chain. A traditional devotion, with a little light.
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Finish
- Polished, in silver or gold
- Chain
- Pearl Chain
- Length
- 51-60 cm
- Stones
- Crystal accents
- Symbol
- Cross, St. Benedict medal
- Pendant size
- 23 x 38 mm
- Packaging
- Signature gift box and polishing cloth
How to wear it
The pendant measures 23 x 38 mm and hangs on a pearl chain adjustable from 51 to 60 cm, so it can sit on the upper chest or a little lower over a sweater. The crystal accents catch the light, which makes it a good piece to wear on top of clothing rather than hidden.
The stainless steel handles daily wear, including the shower; put it on after perfume so the crystals stay bright. It is a thoughtful confirmation gift from a godparent, a Christmas present, or a piece to wear every day.
Questions
What is a Benedict cross necklace?
It is a cross with the medal of Saint Benedict set at its center. This one adds small crystal accents and hangs on a pearl chain.
Where does the Benedictine Radiance pendant sit on its 51 to 60 cm pearl chain?
From the upper to the lower chest, depending on how you set it. The chain adjusts from 51 to 60 cm (about 20 to 24 in), and the 23 x 38 mm pendant stays visible at either length.
Is a Saint Benedict medal only for Catholics?
It comes from the Catholic tradition, but any Christian who respects its cross and its prayer can wear it.
Can the Benedictine Radiance cross be blessed with its crystal accents?
Yes. Crystal accents do not prevent a cross from being blessed. It arrives unblessed; ask a priest, usually after Mass.
What does setting the Saint Benedict medal inside a cross mean?
The Saint Benedict cross places the saint's medal at the center of the cross, joining his prayer against evil to the sign of Christ. Catholics wear it to entrust their home, work and travels to God, as a sign of faith and not a charm.
Do the crystals on the Benedictine Radiance need special care?
A little. Wipe the cross with the microfiber cloth included rather than scrubbing it, and put the necklace on after lotion, perfume and hairspray so the crystals keep their sparkle. The stainless steel itself does not rust.
My grandson just signed a lease on his first apartment in a part of town I wouldn't walk through at noon. I can't say anything, he's 22 and he's so proud. But I'm his grandmother.
He gets to be proud of his keys, and you get to lie awake about them. Being a grandmother means you have prayed longer for him than he has been alive. If your family is Catholic, there is an old custom you can use. Catholics have long placed new homes under Saint Benedict's protection. The Benedictine Radiance, sets his medal at the heart of the cross, for someone moving into a first home. New keys, new walls, a new beginning. Give it as a housewarming, and say nothing about the neighborhood. Write: 'Your grandmother is praying over this place. Come for dinner on Sunday.' Then ask him whether a priest might come and bless the place.
The prayer
Crux sacra sit mihi lux. Non draco sit mihi dux. (May the holy cross be my light. Let not the dragon be my guide.)
Latin verses on the Saint Benedict medal, found in a 1415 manuscript at Metten Abbey, Bavaria
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.
- OrderToday
- ProcessedWithin 24 hours
- DeliveredTo your door, tracked
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
- Daily wear: Put your jewelry on last, after lotions, perfume and hairspray.
- Water and activity: Wear it in the shower, at the gym and at the beach: the steel will not rust or turn your skin green.
- Storage: Keep it in its signature gift box so it does not rub against other jewelry.
- Cleaning: Wipe it with the microfiber cloth included, after wearing.
Its meaning
The Benedict medal at the crossing
Saint Benedict of Nursia lived in Italy around the year 500 and wrote the Rule that still guides Benedictine monks.
The medal that bears his name carries Latin initials around a cross, abbreviations of short prayers asking that the cross be a light and that evil keep its distance. Their meaning was explained by a manuscript from 1415 kept at Metten Abbey in Bavaria, and the medal spread widely from there. Catholics wear it to ask for God's protection over home, work and travel. This necklace sets the medal at the crossing of a cross...
Giving it as a gift
A godparent might choose it for a goddaughter's confirmation, or for someone moving into a first home. It is also a warm Christmas gift for a believer who already knows the Benedict medal and would like it on a cross.
