Slate Plate · To Saint Joseph

The prayer carved in stone

Natural slate measuring 25 × 25 cm with the text of "To Saint Joseph" laser-engraved. The laser does not print: it raises the surface of the stone, so the letters appear in a very light gray that is part of the slate. It will not rub off, fade, or scratch the way 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 is engraved with the passage that identifies it rather than the entire text: we prefer it to be readable rather than cramming everything in with unreadably small font. The complete text can be found in the blog post linked below.

Two formats

• Desktop Plate (29.95 €) — tabletop piece: serves as a tray, a trivet, or simply displayed wherever one prays.
• Wall Plaque (32.95 €) — with two pre-drilled 5 mm holes, located 20 mm from each upper corner, for hanging with a cord.

The languages

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

Details

• Natural slate: each piece has its own veining and split edge, so no two are exactly 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, 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 gray you see is the stone itself.

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

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

Can food be placed on top of it?
The desktop plate serves as a tray or base. It should be washed by hand and not placed in the dishwasher.