7.5mm oval brown wood bead rosary with a silver plated crucifix and St. Francis center. The wood beads of the rosary alternate between light and dark brown in color and all feature an engraved cross design. The centerpiece features the raised profile of St. Francis, measures 5/8 inches, and on the back there is a raised flower design. Of special design is the crucifix, which is known as the San Damiano cross and measures 1-3/4 inches. It features a raised figure of Jesus Christ on it, as well as other icons. On the back is a blessing which reads, "Benedicat Tibi Dominus Et Custodiat Te Ostendat Faciem Suam Tibi Et Misereatur Tui Convertat Vultum Suum Ad Te Et Det Tibi Pacem Dominus Benedict Te." This translates to, "The Lord Bless thee and keep thee: may he show his face to you and be gracious to you. May the Lord turn his countenance to thee and bless thee, that he may give thee peace". Full length of the rosary chain is 41 inches with a drop chain length of 3-1/2 inches. Includes an elegant deluxe velour jewelry box with two loops.
The San Damiano Cross: The San Damiano Cross is a Romanesque rood cross that St. Francis of Assisi was praying before when he is said to have received his commission from the Lord to rebuild the church. Franciscans cherish this cross as the symbol of their mission from god. It is a crucifix that is sometimes called an icon cross because in addition to the main image of Jesus Christ on the it, it contains images of other saints and people related to Christ's crucifixion.
