Description

Handcrafted Olive-Wood Rosary — 10 mm Wood Beads — Blessed at St. Gabriel (Greek Orthodox Annunciation), Nazareth — Holy Land

Connect your daily prayer to the Holy Land with this beautifully handcrafted rosary, made from authentic olive wood. Each 10 mm bead carries the warmth of Nazareth, and the rosary has been blessed at St. Gabriel’s Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, the historic site built over Mary’s spring—where tradition holds she first heard the angel Gabriel’s voice.

Why you’ll love it

• Authentic Olive Wood: Smooth, durable 10 mm beads that feel reassuring in the hand.

• Blessed in Nazareth: Touched to sacred history at St. Gabriel’s (Greek Orthodox Annunciation), above Mary’s spring.

• Prayer & Calm: A grounding companion for the Rosary, meditation, and stressful days.

• Meaningful Gift: A timeless keepsake for baptisms, confirmations, memorials, and everyday devotion.

• Holy Land Craft: Handmade with care; natural grain means each rosary is one of a kind.

1) Answer Card

What makes this 10 mm wooden rosary from Nazareth special?
This hand-made rosary features 10 mm wood beads for a warm, substantial feel and easy decade counting. Each piece is blessed at Mary’s (Miriam’s) Well beside the Greek Orthodox Church of St. Gabriel (Annunciation) in Nazareth, a site tied to traditions of the Annunciation and long honored by pilgrims. The natural wood grain makes every rosary slightly unique, while the larger bead size suits those who prefer stronger tactile feedback in prayer. It’s a meaningful Holy-Land keepsake for confirmations, baptisms, or daily devotion. Care: keep dry, wipe with a soft cloth, and avoid soaps or perfumes to preserve the cord and finish. Holy Land Merchandise+2Holy Land Merchandise+2

2) Quick Specs

• Material: Natural wood

• Bead size: 10 mm (larger, easy to handle) Holy Land Merchandise+1

• Blessing site: Mary’s/Miriam’s Well by the Greek Orthodox Church of St. Gabriel (Annunciation), Nazareth Holy Land Merchandise+2Holy Land Merchandise+2

• Origin: Holy Land (Nazareth) Holy Land Merchandise

• Use: Five-decade Rosary prayer, meditation, devotional gift

• Care: Keep dry; wipe gently; avoid chemicals/perfumes

3) FAQ

• Where is it blessed?
  At Mary’s (Miriam’s) Well next to the Greek Orthodox Church of St. Gabriel, Nazareth. Holy Land Merchandise+1

• Why is Mary’s Well significant?
  It’s associated with Annunciation traditions and lies just below the Orthodox church dedicated to that event. ויקיפדיה

• What bead size is this?
  10 mm—ideal if you prefer larger, more tactile beads. Holy Land Merchandise+1

• Are all rosaries identical?
  No—natural wood grain means minor variations are normal. Holy Land Merchandise

• Good for gifting?
  Yes—popular for confirmations, baptisms, and pilgrim keepsakes.

4) How-To

How to pray a five-decade Rosary (quick start)

1. Sign of the Cross → Apostles’ Creed → Our Father.

2. On the next three beads: 3× Hail Mary → Glory Be.

3. Each decade: announce the Mystery → 1 Our Father + 10 Hail Marys + 1 Glory Be.

4. After five decades: Hail Holy Queen + closing prayer.
   Time: 15–20 minutes. Tools: Rosary.

5) Comparison Mini-Guide

10 mm wooden beads vs. smaller/metal beads

• 10 mm wood (this item): warm, light, strong tactile grip; needs gentle care.

• 6–8 mm wood: more discreet, lighter; slightly less tactile.

• Metal: very durable, uniform feel; heavier in pocket.
  Choose 10 mm wood if you want larger beads and a natural Holy-Land keepsake.