4mm black square wood bead rosary with a silver plated crucifix and Four Way medal center. The length of the rosary chain is 36-1/4 (doubled to reflect the round nature of the rosary) inches. The rosary circular length is 12-5/8 inches with a drop chain length of 3-1/2 inches, equaling a one-sided length of 16-1/8 inches. The drop chain features a 5/8 inch Four Way medal center with a Sacred Heart and Miraculous medal on the back. The crucifix measures 1-3/8 inches. Includes a elegant deluxe velour jewelry box with two loops.
The Four Way Medal: The Four Way Medal combines four medals that are significant to the Catholic Faith. The four symbols that make up the medal (each on an end of the cross) are: The Sacred Heart of Jesus which shows Jesus pointing to his exposed heart, which is crowned with thorns. This is a reminder of the great sacrifice Jesus made. St. Joseph is shown holding the baby Jesus and a lily. His image represents guardianship and protection, and the lily is a symbol of purity and righteousness. St. Christopher carries the baby Jesus and represents how we must carry the teachings of Jesus with us wherever we go. He also is the patron saint of long journeys. Finally, the Miraculous Medal depicts the Virgin Mary standing on top of the world crushing a snake. This represents the origins of Jesus, his kingship over the world, and how he conquered evil.