Slate Plate · Blessing before meals

The Prayer Etched in Stone

Natural slate measuring 25 × 25 cm with the text of the "Blessing before Meals" laser-engraved. The laser does not print: it raises the surface of the stone, leaving the letters in a very light grey that is part of the slate itself. It will not fade, chip, or scratch the way ink would.

The text is not our own translation: it is the official liturgical text in each language.

Two Formats

• Tabletop Slate (29.95 €) — table piece: serves as a tray, a trivet, or simply displayed wherever prayer takes place.
• Wall Plaque (32.95 €) — with two pre-drilled 5 mm holes, placed 20 mm from each top corner, for hanging with a cord.

Languages

Available in 2 languages: Spanish and Latin. Language and format are selected separately.

Details

• Natural slate: each piece features its own unique grain and fractured edge, so no two are identical to the photograph.
• Calligraphic typeface, featuring the name of the prayer at the top and its symbol at the bottom.
• Engraved upon receipt of order.
• Shipping throughout Europe.

Discover the origins of this prayer and the reason behind where it is prayed in our article about it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the engraving fade over time?
No. There is no ink: the laser raises the surface layer of the slate, and the light grey appearance is the stone itself.

Does the wall plaque come pre-drilled?
Yes, with two 5 mm holes already made. The tabletop slate comes without holes.

Is each piece identical to the photograph?
The engraving is, exactly. The stone is not: it is natural, and its grain and edge vary from one piece to another.

Can food be placed directly on it?
The tabletop slate serves as a tray or base. It should be washed by hand and not placed in the dishwasher.