Rosaries from the Rosary Workshop Collection-
RSDA.2782, 83, 84
WAY of the PILGRIMI,
II, III
WE ARE ALL PILGRIMS IN PROCESS
- ON OUR WAY
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Three precious rosaries to remind us that we are pilgrims in process, on our way to the eternal city. Inspired by all who have and continue to make pilgrimages to holy sites on earth such as Lourdes, Fatima, and the Holy Land. Pilgrimages are a centuries old way of becoming more aware of our faith, of the saints and Our Lord, often through Mary. People then and now would collect little reminders, medals and other trinkets to add to their rosaries to remind them of the journey they took to the holy sites. + But not all of us are able to travel across the ocean or even to special sites here in our country so this rosary, THE WAY OF THE PILGRIM is intended to give those who are aware of their pilgrimage on earth, through time to their Eternal Home. Each little medal on the rosary below is hand cast from an 18c medal in either sterling or solid bronze then antiqued. + We have attached one to the center of each decade, as traditionally practiced for centuries. Each Latin American medal is a perfect reminder to pray for a special loved one or one who has asked for your prayers. (All medals below are individually available in Parts catalogs under SUPPLIES.) TURQUOISE
- FOSSIL CORAL
- CHERRYWOOD
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Pilgrimages to holy sites have been a rich part of the history of the church for thousands of years. Records from the early 17c on show the Filigree Rosary and its travels from one holy site to another. This record was kept through the attachment of a tiny 'souvenir' medal for each stop along the way. A famous holy place in Ireland is Lough Derg, (Saint Patrick's Purgatory) believed to be one of the earliest holy sites visited by penitent pilgrims. Souvenirs from Lough Derg were the little carved wooden crosses with short arms that we now see used in the Penal Rosaries. + ST JOHN VIANNEY St. John Vianny was famous for the mini pilgrimages he led to the famous Basilicas in Rome. Today, when people visit Marian holy sites throughout Europe on special Pilgrimages they still collect souvenir medals along the way. Some of these were tiny hand painted faces framed in precious metal and covered with crystal to protect them. (See images in museum section of our site) + Pricing includes all medals shown. |
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~ TURQUOISE ROSARY ~ |
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Take a peek at the two madonna medals and see the scapulars she and her son are holding. All five medals are from the old world, hundreds of years old, given new life in sterling and solid bronze then antiqued to restore original patina. Each attached in the traditional way of the pilgrim, half way between each decade. They remind us to pray along the way for special people in our lives. |
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then antiqued to restore original patina. 27.5 in. |
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~ FOSSIL CORAL ROSARY ~ |
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then antiqued to restore original patina. 26 in. |
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~ CHERRYWOOD ROSARY ~ |
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then antiqued to restore original patina. 25 in. |
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~ CRUCIFIX and MEDALS ~ |
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TOP IMAGE: Latin American Crucifix (19C Peru) with rosary center of 2 angels and heart (Eucharist) - (shown in sterling silver) + BOTTOM IMAGE, LEFT TO RIGHT: N.S. de ATOCHA, Framed Madonna (PERU / 18c) NEXT TWO: Madonna / Child - (Carmel /18 c). Francis of Assisi (New Spain). CENTER: 2 Angels on heart - (Eucharistic / Latin America 18c) - (Shown in solid bronze) |
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I am writing to compliment you on the "Pilgrimage" rosary I ordered from you--the piece arrived earlier today and I am thrilled. The coral pater beads are beautiful, and the medals are especially striking. Keep up the wonderful work! I look forward to placing another order soon. The only difficulty is which to choose.... J Kiley (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. RSDA SHOPPING CART - SUPPLIES COURT OF THE KING GALLERY JESUS PRAYER BEADS & CHOTKIS STORAGE POUCHES - SHOPPING CART |
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