Hematite St Benedict Anglican Episcopal Rosary

Genuine Hematite St. Benedict
Anglican Episcopal Rosary

Item # RA1	Handmade Gifts O Faith Original 10 1/2" Long - Custom Designed This very special rosary was made with 6mm and 8mm round genuine hematite beads. The 8mm beads are silver capped. The 1 1/2" tall open work pewter Cross is cast in a traditional Gothic design. It has a miniature medal of Saint Benedict embedded in the center. His ward of protection against evil is depicted on the reverse. Fashioned with durable nickel silver findings. $ 11.97
Saint Benedict of Narsia Venerated on July 11th. Patron Saint of monks, those in religious orders, agricultural workers, schoolchildren, civil engineers, cavers and the dying. Wards against poisons of mind and body, fevers, temptations. Founder of the Benedictine Order, his ward of exorcism and protection is recognized widely by clergy and the devout. Prayers to Saint Benedict Dear St. Benedict, you are a "blessing" indeed, as your name indicates. Practicing what you preached, you founded the monastic tradition of the West by joining prayer to labor for God---both liturgical and private prayer. Help all religious to follow their Rule and be true to their vocation. May they labor and pray for the world to the greater glory of God. Amen. Admirable Saint and Doctor of Humility, you practiced what you taught, assiduously praying for God's glory and lovingly fulfilling all work for God and the benefit of all human beings. You know the many physical dangers that surround us today often caused or occasioned by human inventions. Guard us against poisoning of the body as well as of mind and soul, and thus be truly a "Blessed" one for us. Amen.	(AD 480 - 547)
Hematite has been used for thousands of years in various forms. Its geological designation is iron oxide. One of the most interesting features is its natural crystalline structure in raw form. It also is found as grains in sediment and as occlusions in many other gemstones, most notably jasper. Egyptian artifacts and jewelry often featured hematite in amulets and talismans. Natural hematite has a reddish tint in powdered or granulated form. For that reason the Greek name for it is "haima" or blood. Though hematite is not mentioned in the Bible, it was highly valued among Greeks for its healing properties and the popular belief among Romans that whoever wore the stone would be protected from physical harm.
Anglican Episcopal Rosaries, or Christian Prayer Beads are becoming more popular among a number of Christian Faiths. This free pamphlet contains instructions and a few popular prayers: How to Pray Christian Prayer Beads (PDF) Here are some links to web sites associated with Anglican Rosary: The Episcopal Anglican Campus Ministry King of Peace Episcopal Church