Slate Plate · We Fly to Thy Protection

The Prayer Carved in Stone

Natural slate 25 × 25 cm with the text of the Sub Tuum Praesidium laser-engraved. The laser does not print: it raises the surface of the stone, so the letters remain a very light gray that is part of the slate. It will not fade, chip, or scratch the way ink would.

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

Two Formats

• Tabletop Plate (29,95 €) — table piece: serves as a tray, a trivet, or simply displayed wherever one prays.
• Wall Plaque (32,95 €) — with two pre-drilled 5 mm holes, 20 mm from each top corner, for hanging with a cord.

The Languages

Available in 5 languages: Spanish, English, French, Italian, and Latin. The language and format are chosen separately.

Details

• Natural slate: each piece has its own grain and split edge, so no two are identical to the photo.
• Calligraphic font, 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 seen is the stone itself.

Does the wall plaque come drilled?
Yes, with two 5 mm holes made. The tabletop plate 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 plate serves as a tray or base. It should be washed by hand and not put in the dishwasher.