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~ THE PRIESTS ROSARY- ~
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."
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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. THE PRIESTS ROSARY |
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built by the Sisters of Mercy congregation in 1861. Arthur's Row, Ennis, Co Clare
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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: |
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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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antique rosary museum index history index FOR MORE ROSARIES AND CHAPLETS: Filigree Rosaries - Various Chaplets - Identify Misc Parts Cleric Rosaries - Visitors Open Gallery |
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