{"product_id":"gold-plated-st-benedict-cross-medal-bracelet","title":"Gold-Plated St. Benedict Bracelet with Cross Medal on Black Elastic Cord 6-inch","description":"\u003cp\u003eA golden cross with the Saint Benedict medal at its heart, held close at your wrist by a double black elastic cord. This gold-plated St. Benedict bracelet features one of the Church's most beloved sacramentals and is made in Spain in the tradition of Spanish devotional jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1-inch cross frames a round Saint Benedict medal within a raised cross outline. It features 24K gold plating with a rustic, vintage-style texture. The medal at its center is intentionally softened, like an heirloom medal worn smooth by years of prayer, so the inscription reads as a gentle relief rather than sharp lettering. Gold-plated bars at each end hold a double black elastic cord that stretches to slip on, finished with polished gold-plated beads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Devotion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaint Benedict of Nursia, the father of Western monasticism, taught his monks to seek God through prayer and work. The medal that bears his name carries a cross with the Latin initials of a short prayer: \"May the Holy Cross be my light; let not the dragon be my guide.\" Around the edge runs a prayer of rejection of evil, asking Christ to keep temptation far away. Worn with faith, the Saint Benedict medal is not a charm but a sacramental, a reminder to turn to Christ and His Cross in every trial. Read more about \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/catholic-journal\/st-benedict-cross\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ethe Saint Benedict cross\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/catholic-journal\/meaning-of-saint-benedict-medal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ethe meaning of the Saint Benedict medal\u003c\/a\u003e in our Catholic Journal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCenterpiece\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCross with Saint Benedict medal at the center\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCenterpiece size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBase metal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetal alloy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24K gold plating on the cross, bars, and beads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRustic vintage-style matte, with polished gold beads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCord\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble black elastic cord\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCord color\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 in at rest, stretches to slip on\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMade in\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePackaging\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite jewelry gift box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone who turns to Saint Benedict in prayer and wants his medal close through the day. A meaningful gift for Confirmation, the Feast of Saint Benedict on July 11, Mother's Day, or anyone facing a season of spiritual struggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove before showering, swimming, or exercising, since water and sweat wear down gold plating and weaken elastic. Keep perfume, lotion, and cleaning products away from the cross. Store flat in the gift box, away from direct sunlight. Gently wipe the cross with a soft, dry cloth, and avoid polishing cloths, which can alter the vintage finish. Avoid overstretching the elastic cord.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do the letters on the Saint Benedict medal mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe medal carries the initials of Latin prayers. On the cross: \"Crux sacra sit mihi lux, non draco sit mihi dux\" (May the Holy Cross be my light; let not the dragon be my guide). Around the edge, a prayer rejecting evil and temptation. The letters C S P B stand for \"Crux Sancti Patris Benedicti\" (the Cross of our Holy Father Benedict).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is the medal inscription not sharp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rustic, vintage-style finish is intentional. The Saint Benedict medal is softened by design to look like a treasured heirloom piece, so the traditional letters appear as a gentle relief rather than crisp engraving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill this bracelet fit my wrist?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bracelet measures 6 inches at rest, and the elastic cord stretches to slip over your hand. It fits small to average wrists comfortably. We recommend measuring your wrist before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it come in other colors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bracelet comes with a black cord only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this bracelet solid gold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The cross is made of a metal alloy with 24K gold plating and a rustic, vintage-style finish. It is designed as an accessible devotional piece for everyday wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I wear it in water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend removing it before showering or swimming to protect the gold plating and the elastic cord.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the bracelet blessed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur pieces are not sold blessed. Any priest can bless it for you. The Church also has a traditional rite for blessing Saint Benedict medals, which you can ask your parish priest about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Guadalupe Gifts Promise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuadalupe Gifts® is a family company founded by the Valerio family in Weston, Florida. We choose every piece with the same care we bring to our own faith, drawing on the devotional craftsmanship traditions of Mexico, Spain, and beyond. We describe our materials honestly, so you always know exactly what you are wearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping and Returns\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/guadalupegifts.com\/pages\/return-exchanges\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eReturns and Exchanges policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eContinue Your Devotion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/st-benedict-bracelet\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/st-benedict-bracelet\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSaint Benedict Bracelets\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/st-benedict-medal\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/st-benedict-medal\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSaint Benedict Medals\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/saint-benedict-necklace-collection\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/saint-benedict-necklace-collection\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSaint Benedict Necklaces\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Guadalupe Gifts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuadalupe Gifts brings Catholic devotional jewelry and sacred art to families who want to carry their faith every day.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SPAIN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51430753960183,"sku":"PS01029","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0291\/3258\/7148\/files\/gold-plated-st-benedict-bracelet-with-cross-medal-on-black-elastic-cord-6-inch-6109464.png?v=1793131212","url":"https:\/\/guadalupegifts.com\/products\/gold-plated-st-benedict-cross-medal-bracelet","provider":"Guadalupe Gifts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}