Rosaries and Chaplets from the Rosary Workshop
- CIPR.5000, 5050, RIPR.2709, 2710
IRISH PENAL CHAPLETS
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TRADITIONAL HORN - 'AN PAIDRIN
BEAG' - THE LITTLE ROSARY
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SHOWING RENEWED INTEREST The Penal Rosary, or Chaplet, was developed from a long and sad history of the people of Ireland. But for some unknown reason, it is finding a new life all over the praying world, possibly because of world events. The chaplet is often known as 'An Paidrin Beag' or 'The Little Rosary'. We have used the traditional burnt horn beads and a choice of crucifixes. All medals are hand cast from antiques in sterling silver or solid bronze then antiqued to restore original patina. YES! WE NOW HAVE TWO 5 DECADE IRISH ROSARIES OF HORN.
TRADITIONAL
IRISH CHAPLETS
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~ TRADITIONAL IRISH CHAPLETS ~ |
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A trip through the countryside of Ireland today will yield ruins of monasteries and churches cropping out of 40 shades of green - everywhere. After awhile one has to ask, 'what happened?' Religious persecution in Ireland began under Henry VIII (1540 until about 1731). The local Parliament adopted acts establishing the king's ecclesiastical supremacy, abolishing the pope's jurisdiction, and suppressing religious houses. To read more, use HISTORY link. |
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~ IRISH HORN PENAL CHAPLET ~ |
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Our Penal Rosary is made of brown / black horn beads and a bone ring as were many of the early rosaries. Crucifix is hand cast from an old piece and available in sterling or bronze (shown). (We all have a bit of Irish in us.) |
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~ 18c BRONZE / IRON CHAPLET ~ |
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This remarkable crucifix has been reproduced in iron and bronze from an 18c penal cross by Wild Goose Studios of Kinsale in County Cork, Ireland. At 4 inches long, it makes this 13 in chaplet quite large but very lightweight. very tough and very, very prayable! Why is it lightweight at this size? A shell has been cast in metal and then filled with a composition that is very light weight. (Large, not designed for pockets!) |
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~ POCKET CHAPLETS ~
FINGER or THUMB RING |
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We have been looking for a metal 'Finger' or 'Thumb' Ring that would not look commercial and it was right under our nose. These are Pre Christian! And a natural for our Penal Chaplets. The rings used here are called Celtic Money Rings, or Celtic Ring Money! + LEFT: POCKET CHAPLET (10 in.) We are delighted to add these burnt horn chaplets to our ever growing list of best sellers. RIGHT: IRISH CONNEMARA MARBLE (9in.) Tradition was that these ten bead or 'Tenners' were used by men throughout Europe especially in times of persecution of the Catholic church as were easily hidden. Today they are popular with people on the go. + AVAILABLE IN STERLING OR SOLID BRONZE: All metals hand cast from antiques in sterling silver and solid bronze then antiqued to restore original patina. |
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~ JACOB'S LADDER ~ |
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LEFT: JACOBS LADDER (9 in.) - We were unfamiliar with this configuration but have been asked many times to make them and we like them too. Pater bead on either end is a nice reminder for those who pray a whole rosary on it. RIGHT: MUSEUM INSPIRED (11 in.) - Inspired by a rosary in the Hunt Museum (Limerick) using the Galway Crucifix. (See below) The finger ring on ours is cast from ancient Celtic Ring Money. |
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A WONDERFUL EXAMPLE OF TWO TRADITIONS MERGING. WHAT WE THINK OF AS A
ON ONE END WITH THE TRADITIONAL RING AT THE OTHER. DATED 18c. (AMBER) . READ MORE HISTORY ON THE PENAL CHAPLET HUNT MUSEUM (LIMERICK IRELAND) |
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~ 1722 CRUCIFIX / HORN ROSARY ~ |
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We made these because you asked. Beads are traditional horn. Paters are capped as in traditional ones along with the heart center. Options on the crucifix are notable with early penal crucifix (ca 1722) or plain (mid 1950s). 19 in. IRISH HORN ROSARIES |
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~ CELTIC HORN ROSARY ~ |
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Celtic Knot Design on this crucifix dates back centuries, some are 2000 years old. We have used burnt horn beads for the hand carved Paters and Aves. And added the traditional heart center seen on many Irish rosaries. (20 in.) |
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~ HISTORY / PENAL CHAPLET ~ |
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A trip through the countryside of Ireland today will yield ruins of monasteries and churches everywhere. After awhile one has to ask, 'what happened?' Religious persecution in Ireland began under Henry VIII (1540 until about 1731). The local Parliament adopted acts establishing the king's ecclesiastical supremacy, abolishing the pope's jurisdiction, and suppressing religious houses. + In 1691, King James II signed the Treaty of Limerick. This assured that the Irish Catholics were secure to own their own land, speak their own language and above all, practice their religion. History tells us that as soon as he left Ireland, the treaty was broken and all the guarantees above were denied by the English. Death became the common penalty for attending or celebrating the Mass. Many, many Priest and Laity lost their lives in the underground churches. + These times became known as the 'Penal Times' and the Irish Penal Rosary became popular as the ring could be put on one finger at a time (beginning with the thumb) and then moved to the next finger until all 5 decades of the rosary were completed. This way it was hidden in the hand of the pray-er so as not to be found. Dates back to the early 18th century. The long cross was believed to be designed to go into the hand more secretly - or possibly up the sleeve - but the Tall Crosses which are all over Ireland symbolize the reaching up to heaven. What is the origin of this long, narrow crucifix? It dates back to Loch Derg, Co. Donegal (St Patrick's Purgatory) where these crosses were carved from wood for souvenirs for pilgrims according to the National Museum of Ireland! The arms kept breaking off so the shorter crossbars became popular. |
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GEBETSKETTE ZEHNER is German for 'Prayer Chain Decimal' (ZEHNER: Decimal or 10). These open ended 10 bead chaplets were very popular with men. One end had a small cross called the 'CREDOKREUZ' (Credo Cross) to remind one to pray the Creed and to ask for an increase in faith hope and charity, followed by a medal or crucifix. A tassel (PASSEMENTERIE) was often included.. The other end was a ring (often like an ornamental ring you would wear on your finger). These chaplets date back to the 16c so may have a longer history than what we know as the Penal Chaplet above. These 10 bead chaplets were still in use in the mid 1800s and also known as a 'TENNER'. (now looped). They were popular in all silver but recently picked one up at a flea marked in Germany with wooden beads from the same period or later. These looped 'TENNERS' also included a smaller cross |
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Just wanted to say this is the most impressive rosary ordering site on the web. Thank you, and all the rosaries I have purchased for myself from the Rosary Workshop have been incredible conversation pieces and a pleasure to pray on. Now that I have buttered you up some I am begging mercy and wondering if you would expedite my Irish Penal chaplet more quickly then normal. With all my heart and prayers I am thanking you very much in advance, and looking forward to doing business again. ~ Fr .JF (USA) |
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Our vision is to provide the finest handmade rosaries, chaplets and other fine religious art forms for personal worship we can make using the best 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. HISTORY of THE PENAL CHAPLET Crucifixes available alone below. WILDGOOSE STUDIO |
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