My name is Alexander, and this store is inspired by someone very dear to me, my 90-year-old grandfather, who I call Oupa.
For years, Oupa would sit quietly in the early hours of the morning, rosary in hand. He didn’t say much, but his presence always brought peace to our home. Sometimes, he’d craft simple wooden rosaries, not to sell, not to post online, but to give.
To family. To friends. To anyone who needed one.
He never called them products.
He just called them blessings.
Every rosary you see here carries 53 wooden beads - a number that, to us, has come to symbolize 53 blessings.
One for each week of the year. One for every moment of quiet, of prayer, of peace.
This isn’t just jewelry.
It’s a moment of stillness.
It’s a connection to something greater.
It’s a whisper of memory, and a spark of legacy.
We’ve begun documenting Oupa’s journey — from the first rosary he ever gave to the quiet mornings where his hands would work slowly, stringing each bead with intention.
This is Oupa, the man whose quiet faith, gentle spirit, and early morning prayers shaped everything you see here. His hands once strung rosaries not for profit, but for peace.
Now, his legacy continues in yours.
Watch Oupa in his rhythm, calm, focused, and filled with intention.
This is how he’s always made rosaries: slowly, quietly, with love in every knot.
This moment captures the heart behind every rosary we send.
From humble beginnings to now shipping worldwide, this timeline honors Oupa’s quiet faith, and every soul who’s carried a rosary since.
“May peace follow the hands that hold these beads.” – Oupa
We’re not a big company.
We’re a small, humble project built out of love, family, and a desire to share something that matters.
Every order means the world to us.
It means Oupa’s story lives on, not just in our family, but now in yours too.
When you support Oupa’s Blessings, you’re not just buying a rosary.
You’re carrying a legacy of faith and love, one blessing at a time.
In Afrikaans, “Oupa” means grandfather.
To me, it means faith. Quiet strength. And unconditional love.
Now, it means something more:
A chance to bless others, one bead at a time.
To bring comfort, peace, and legacy into people’s lives, one rosary at a time.
A world where handmade stories matter more than mass-produced things.
Not mass-produced
Inspired by a real family story
Each rosary is a tribute
100% family-led
Created to feel sacred, not commercial
“It felt like a hug from my own grandfather.”
“The story made me cry. The rosary gave me peace.”
“This isn’t just a store. It’s a piece of someone’s soul.”
(Real reviews coming soon — shared with love)
If you’ve read this far, thank you. Truly.
For every visitor, every kind message, and every order, we are deeply grateful.
This store is more than a business.
It’s a tribute.
Thank you for helping us keep Oupa’s story alive.
With love,
Alexander Zarkov
Founder, Oupa’s Blessings
I wasn’t sure what to expect when I ordered this, but I’m honestly so glad I did. The rosary feels really solid and well made, not cheap at all. You can tell there’s a story behind it. I read the part about Oupa and it really stuck with me. The beads feel comforting to hold, and I’ve started using the prayer guide they sent with it. It’s helped me slow down in the mornings, even if it’s just for 2 minutes. Highly recommend if you’re looking for something meaningful.
