{"product_id":"olive-wood-benedict-medal-rosary","title":"Olive Wood Rosary with St. Benedict Medal Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted from genuine \u003cstrong\u003eBethlehem olive wood\u003c\/strong\u003e, this \u003cstrong\u003eOlive Wood Rosary with St. Benedict Medal Beads\u003c\/strong\u003e brings together natural Holy Land craftsmanship and one of the most beloved sacramentals in Catholic devotion. The rosary features oval olive wood Hail Mary beads, silver-tone spacer beads, \u003cstrong\u003eSt. Benedict medal beads at every Our Father position\u003c\/strong\u003e, a large St. Benedict centerpiece, and a \u003cstrong\u003eJerusalem-engraved St. Benedict crucifix\u003c\/strong\u003e. Measuring approximately \u003cstrong\u003e21.2in (54cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e and weighing \u003cstrong\u003e1.5oz (45g)\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is made for daily prayer, devotion, and meaningful Christian gifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #9a7530;\"\u003eOlive Wood Rosary Craftsmanship\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis handmade rosary is strung on warm beige knotted cord, giving it a softer and more traditional feel than a chain rosary. Each oval \u003cstrong\u003eolive wood bead\u003c\/strong\u003e displays its own natural grain, tone, and character, making every rosary slightly unique. Small silver-tone spacers separate the olive wood beads throughout all five decades, creating a balanced rhythm between the warmth of the wood and the subtle shine of the metal details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted by Christian artisans in the Holy Land, this rosary reflects the long tradition of olive wood devotional craftsmanship connected to Bethlehem, Jerusalem, and Christian pilgrimage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #9a7530;\"\u003eSt. Benedict Medal Beads Throughout the Rosary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many St. Benedict rosaries that include only one medal at the centerpiece or crucifix, this design features \u003cstrong\u003eSt. Benedict medal beads at every Our Father position\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a deeper and more visible expression of St. Benedict devotion throughout the full rosary. Each small oval medal displays the traditional St. Benedict cross grid, including the sacred initials associated with the medal's long-standing protection tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe large round \u003cstrong\u003eSt. Benedict centerpiece\u003c\/strong\u003e shows Saint Benedict holding the cross and the Rule, with the traditional inscription around the rim. The reverse side carries the well-known \u003cem\u003eVade Retro Satana\u003c\/em\u003e formula, one of the most recognized prayers connected to the St. Benedict Medal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #9a7530;\"\u003eJerusalem-Engraved St. Benedict Crucifix\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silver-tone \u003cstrong\u003eSt. Benedict crucifix\u003c\/strong\u003e includes a Benedict medal integrated at its center, with the corpus of Christ in raised relief and the \u003cem\u003eINRI\u003c\/em\u003e inscription above. On the reverse side, \u003cstrong\u003eJERUSALEM\u003c\/strong\u003e is engraved down the vertical beam, creating a direct connection between the Crucifixion represented on the front and the sacred city where Christ's Passion, death, and Resurrection took place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Jerusalem engraving gives the rosary a distinctive Holy Land identity and makes it especially meaningful for anyone with a devotion to the Holy Land, the Passion of Christ, or the sacred places of Jerusalem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #9a7530;\"\u003eBethlehem Olive Wood \u0026amp; Holy Land Connection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlive wood has been used by Christian families in Bethlehem and the surrounding Holy Land region for generations to create rosaries, crosses, crucifixes, and devotional gifts for pilgrims. Its warm grain, natural durability, and biblical symbolism make it one of the most cherished materials in Christian religious craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach olive wood bead carries subtle natural variations, reminding the person praying with it that this is not a mass-produced object but a handcrafted devotional piece rooted in the living Christian traditions of the Holy Land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #9a7530;\"\u003eCatholic Devotion, Daily Prayer \u0026amp; Christian Gifting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eOlive Wood Rosary with St. Benedict Medal Beads\u003c\/strong\u003e is a meaningful choice for daily prayer, Marian devotion, spiritual protection, and reflection on the Mysteries of the Rosary. Its combination of Bethlehem olive wood, multiple St. Benedict medals, and a Jerusalem-engraved crucifix makes it especially suitable for those devoted to Saint Benedict, the Holy Land, and traditional Catholic prayer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt makes a thoughtful Christian gift for \u003cem\u003eConfirmation\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eFirst Communion\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eRCIA\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eEaster\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eChristmas\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eFather's Day\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMother's Day\u003c\/em\u003e, birthdays, pilgrimage remembrance, or anyone seeking a special Catholic rosary from the Holy Land. It may also be brought to a priest for blessing before devotional use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe the olive wood beads gently with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid prolonged soaking, perfumes, oils, harsh cleaning products, or excessive moisture, as these may affect the natural wood and metal components over time. Store your rosary in a pouch or box when not in use to help protect the beads, medals, centerpiece, and crucifix.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Piece of Holy Land","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46713766674604,"sku":null,"price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/0784\/8620\/files\/olive-wood-benedict-medal-rosary-2.jpg?v=1783065702","url":"https:\/\/www.pieceofholyland.com\/products\/olive-wood-benedict-medal-rosary","provider":"Piece of Holy Land","version":"1.0","type":"link"}