Rosary

Rosary

Christianity

Rosary, or the Holy Rosary, is prayer beads made of string knots or beads. Typically, a rosary features a crucifix inscribed with the “O Lord” prayer and the Apostles’ Creed directly on the cross. It also features three beads inscribed with the Lord’s prayer, the Hail Mary, and the Glory Be. The use of rosaries dates back to the pious tradition of Saint Dominic in the 13th century CE. However, it became part of Catholic worship during Pope Pius V in the 16th century after he associated the rosary with the General Roman Calendar. According to the Congregation for Divine Worship, a rosary helps disciples meditate on the mysteries of Christ, and emphasis on Mariological theme of “to Christ through Mary” doctrine. alongside Catholics, other Christain sects have utilized rosaries as part of their worship, and it tends to be featured in Marian art and/or religious paintings.

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Source:

Cross, Frank Leslie; Livingstone, Elizabeth A. (2005). The Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church. Oxford University Press. p. 1427. ISBN 9780192802903.

Rosenkranz, A Heinz. Marienlexikon, Eos, St.Ottilien, 1993, 555

Ball, Ann (2003). Encyclopedia of Catholic Devotions and Practices

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A Rosary featuring a crucifix

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