Bracelet with imported 8mm olive wood beads and Swarovski blue crystal pearls, featuring a St. Benedict medal (Product ID: 8250843)

The olive tree, native to the Holy Land, can live for up to 2000 years and has been revered since antiquity as a blessed tree. The St. Benedict medal features inscriptions on both sides. The front depicts St. Benedict himself. Legend has it that he once foiled attempts to poison him with poisoned wine and bread, overcoming these malicious acts. The reverse side displays a cross, symbolizing "May the Holy Cross be my light." Medals of saints are common adornments in Catholicism, often incorporated into pendants, keychains, or rosaries. The St. Benedict crucifix is another variation, combining the medal with a crucifix. Some legends attribute the power to ward off evil spirits to this medal, earning it the name "exorcism medal." The St. Benedict medal is a popular devotional item within Roman Catholicism, its imagery derived from the life of St. Benedict, the renowned founder of monasticism. Materials: 8mm Olive wood beads (imported from Bethlehem, Israel) 8mm Swarovski crystal pearls Silver-tone metal St. Benedict medal charm Handcrafted using transparent crystal elastic cord for easy wearing and removal. **Wrist circumference approximately 17.5cm** https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53717219667_815314f3fb_z.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53718337583_d84ef641f9_z.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53718465429_7a45f0d75d_z.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53677324478_356201c5f7_n.jpg Hand-woven and commissioned by artisans in Taiwan. Bulk orders are welcome; prices are negotiable. Importer: Health Way International Co., Ltd.