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A very long and heavy rosary, typical of those worn by priests during this time. Very well made with heavy gauge chain and wrapped wire, The handmade heart center was very popular. Each dark rock counting bead (probably from the area, states the museum) was hand drilled. The cross was very small compared to the size of the rosary. And according to Adrian Kennedy, former head of conservation at the National Museum of Ireland, " appears to have been unfinished by the craftsman who made it." + This is a wonderful rosary with a legend dating back to the 1700s to go with it. Our images are not very good but we hope you can imagine what this very very large rosary made of black stone beads (North Clare) looks like with its simple center and very small crucifix at the end. for more information
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*THE PRIESTS STORY* |
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OF THE PRIESTS ROSARY The community of Spanish Point (Miltown Malbay Co Clare) was very familiar with the story about a priest, possibly a Dominican) who was fleeing for his life from the 'red coats' in the 1700's (During the Penal times). He left his rosary behind. During this period, the English were out to destroy the faith, especially priests and religious, and the language of the people along with taking their land. +
The lady of the house where the priest stopped found the rosary and buried it for fear of them being found as discovery would put lives in jeopardy. Found on a farm in the 1970's while spring plowing, a farmer was able to bring the legend to a moment of reality. |
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built by the Sisters of Mercy congregation in 1861. We hope you visit when you are in the area. Arthur's Row, Ennis,
Co Clare
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*SENDING YOUR IMAGES* |
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Since this is an open museum for antique and vintage rosaries, we encourage you to send your images for consideration. Things we look for: CLEAR IMAGES (a must) - UNUSUAL CONFIGURATIONS AND MATERIALS USED + ANY INFORMATION YOU HAVE IS IMPORTANT If known, please include AGE - ORIGIN - SIZE If you don't know, possibly you have information on its owner, age or history. Please include anything you feel will identify your rosary or chaplet such as prayers, name of chaplets if known. Remember, the purpose of this site is for the student of the rosary - for those interested in the history of the rosary and how it has been used over the centuries. + WE MAY BE ABLE TO HELP So if you have no information, please do not let that stop you from sending it in. And if we cant help, we will ask for others to add their comments. + WELCOMING YOUR COMMENTS You may see rosaries and chaplets in our museum that you know something about, if so, please share - many have and it has become a wonderful resource for those who want to learn about the rosary and its history. + SEND ATTACHMENTS AND INFORMATION TO: Please identify your email ROSARY MUSEUM so it is not deleted by mistake. Mail information and images to: BEADSONG@HOTMAIL.COM |
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Part of a Saints body (bone, hair, etc.) and the instruments of Christ's passion 2nd CLASS
3rd CLASS
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MISSION STATEMENT Our vision is to provide the finest handmade rosaries, chaplets and other fine religious art forms for personal worship we can make using the finest supplies available. The Guild believes the work of our hands should give visual Glory to God, therefore for us, the best for you is very, very important. +++
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