rosary workshop - museum chaplets
- Nuns and Priests
CAN YOU IDENTIFY THESE?
CLERIC ROSARIES WITH A HIDDEN
HISTORY
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Priests, Nuns, Brothers, Religious have rosaries that are much simpler than the laity. Some are shown below. Note how they are not as ornate as the filigrees or other rosaries that may fall in the same period. May were worn on the belt and were a full 15 decade as compared to the laity who generally carried a '5 Decade Chaplet'. or a 'Tenner' (one decade chaplet). Somr have been identified but if you can add more information, please do! + Each helps to patch in a bit of history - what we know and don't know about rosaries and chaplets. And it helps us realize how many are unique because of confraternities but individual and personal prayer. WOODEN FRANCISCAN
(POLISH) - FRENCH
CLERIC
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~ WOODEN FRANCISCAN - POLISH ~
WITH 8 WOODEN PATERS. A strung rosary with a tubular cross at one end. Old and very worn wooden icon medallion on the other. Truly a beautiful find with St Francis and our Lady of Czestochowa on the reverse. |
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obverse - Francis of Assisi? |
WOODEN ICON 
reverse - Madonna and child with 12 stars (Rev.12) |
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Good Afternoon, I believe I know the rosary in the visitor's gallery titled Wooden Franciscan. It was worn by the Felician Sisters (Sisters of St. Felix) on the belt of their habits (part of the Franciscian order, that is why St. Francis' picture is on one side). This rosary was worn on the old habit before they modernized their dress. I believe it is the Franciscan Crown rosary. + It is a Polish order that is why the Black Madonna or Our Lady of Czestochowa on one side. I was an aspirant in the Felician Order in Coraopolis, PA in the 1960s and I recognize this rosary. Hope this helps. Aleta Tobin (DC) + Picture on the website below: The sister sitting at the right, you can see a little bit of the rosary worn on the habit. HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL PICTURE (1957) and on the image of MOTHER MARY ANGELA TRUSZKOWSKA Blessed Foundress of the Congregation of Felician Sisters + Thanks Aleta, and thanks for the identification of the Franciscan Crown - for some reason I had the standard count 5 sets of 10 up there instead of the correct 7 sets of 10. + RW |
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~ FRENCH CLERIC ROSARY ~
Do not know the date or size on this old French Cleric rosary (below). Appears to be a 5 decade, turn of the century. |
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~ TRADITIONAL NUN'S 19c ROSARIES ~
Traditional nuns rosary, note clip for attaching rosary to belt in picture on right Crucifix is from Germany, traditional with skull and crossbones (Victory over death) |
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I did an internet search on the Brigittine Rosary and found your site. My very first rosary that I collected was a 6 decade from Nuns estate. It has Papal seals on it as well. I don't have a picture of it handy but I sent a couple of others. Since then I have collected a few various types. Bob Diercks |
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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: |
IDENTIFYING RELICS
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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 return to museum german collection history index FOR MORE ROSARIES AND CHAPLETS: Filigree Rosaries - Various Chaplets - Identify Misc Parts Cleric Rosaries - Visitors Open Gallery |
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