Rosaries from the Rosary Workshop Collection- RSDA.2782, 83, 84
WAY of the PILGRIM I, II, III
WE ARE ALL PILGRIMS IN PROCESS - ON OUR WAY
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 fatih, 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.
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PRICING  INCLUDES ALL 5 MEDALS

AS SHOWN BELOW

TURQUOISE ROSARY  -   FOSSIL CORAL ROSARY
CHERRYWOOD ROSARY   -   CRUCIFIX & MEDALS

But not all of us are able to travel across the ocean or even to special sites here in our country so this rosay, THE WAY OF THE PILGRIM is intended to give those who are aware of their pilgrimage on earth, thorugh time to ther Eternl Home.  Each little medal on the rosary below is hand cast from 17c pieces in sterling and solid bronze and attached in the center of each decade, as traditionally practiced for centuries. Each medal is a perfect reminder to pray for a special loved one or one who has asked for your prayers.

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HISTORY OF THE PILGRIMAGE ROSARY
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. Some of the little souvenirs from other European holy sites were tiny hand painted faces framed in precious metal and covered with crystal to protect them. St. John Vianny was famous for the tiny pilgrimages he led to the famous Basilicas in Rome. Today, people visit Marian holy sites throughout Europe on special Pilgrimages and collect medals along the way.

~ TURQUOISE ROSARY ~

TAKE A PEEK AT THE TWO MADONNA MEDALS AND THE

SCAPULARS SHE AND HER SON ARE HOLDING

FIVE BEAUTIFUL OLD WORLD MEDALS ATTACHED

 MIDWAY BETWEEN EACH DECADE TO REMIND US TO
PRAY FOR SPECIAL PEOPLE
27.5 in

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~ FOSSIL CORAL ROSARY ~

PRICING  INCLUDES ALL 5 MEDALS

AS SHOWN ON TURQUOISE ROSARY ABOVE.
26 in.

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~ CHERRYWOOD ROSARY ~

PRICING  INCLUDES ALL 5 MEDALS

AS SHOWN ON TURQUOISE ROSARY ABOVE.
25 in.

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~ CRUCIFIX and MEDALS ~

LATIN AMERICAN CRUCIFIX (19C Peru) with

ROSARY CENTER OF 2 ANGELS AND HEART (Eucharist)
(shown in sterling silver)

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)
  29 in.

... Dear Ladies of the Rosary Workshop ...
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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