10mm Fire Polished, Faceted, Black Diamond Czech Glass Beads Silvertone Finish Silver Plated Bead Caps Silvertone Pewter St. John Vianney Center (St. Philomina Reverse) 2" Silvertone "Duc in Altum" Crucifix Overall Length: 11" Item #564 All of our priests, in all areas of ministry, need our constant prayers and encouragement.   The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has asked us to "Please pray for our priests that they might always be faithful to their sacred calling." This is a beautiful chaplet especially made for the "Year of the Priests" as proclaimed by Pope Benedict XVI.  Pope Benedict has declared St. John Vianney, Cure of Ars, as the "Universal Patron of Priests".  The "Duc in Altum" crucifix reminds us of the step of faith each priest must take as he "steps out into the deep" when offering his life to do the work of the Lord and to bring us our Source of Life, the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. This is the perfect gift for your favorite priests, or for anyone on your list. It will also be the perfect compliment for your personal prayers for priests.  A wonderful remembrance of this special year to honor and pray for those called to this, most important, ministry. Prayer instructions and the explanation of "Duc in Altum" are included. International orders are welcome! All Rosaries/Chaplets & jewelry  in my store have been personally handmade by me. See our other rosaries at JRMrosaries.com