Slate Plate · Miserere

The Prayer Engraved in Stone

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

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

This is one of the longer prayers, so the piece features the identifying passage engraved rather than the entire text: we prefer it to be legible rather than cramming everything in with an unreadable font. The full text can be found in the blog post linked below.

Two Formats

• Tabletop Slate (29,95 €) — tabletop piece: serves as a tray, a trivet, or simply displayed wherever you pray.
• Wall Plaque (32,95 €) — with two pre-drilled 5 mm holes, placed 20 mm from each upper corner, for hanging with a cord.

Languages

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

Details

• Natural slate: each piece has its own unique grain and split edge, so no two are identical to the photo.
• Calligraphic typography, with the name of the prayer at the top and its symbol at the bottom.
• Engraved upon receipt of order.
• Shipping throughout Europe.

Where this prayer comes from and why it is prayed where it is, can be found 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 you see 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 on it?
The tabletop slate can be used as a tray or base. It should be washed by hand and not put in the dishwasher.