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Bead Irish Rosary, Gold plated pewter with green shamrocks.
(SHAMROCK)

Item # GP67/7644/9690

$40.00

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Irish rosary rosaries

Nothing says Irish as well as Catholic and nothing says Catholic like a pair of well-worn rosary beads. You can't imagine one without associating it with the other. In fact, the rosary has been nicknamed the Irish catechism because, during the Reformation, when Catholicism was outlawed, Irish families said the rosary behind closed doors, keeping up with the traditions of their faith despite the prohibitions. Then, in 1639, by royal decree, all statues of Our Lady had to be destroyed. The Irish people responded with an increased reliance on their rosaries. In 1642, the Provincial Council of Armagh directed the people to say the rosary every evening for a year for the needs of Ireland. During the 1798 rising, women, old men and children said the rosary while the battles raged. When Daniel O'Connell was elected to Parliament in 1829, that staunch Irishman refused to take the oath denying the invocation of the Blessed Virgin, among other Catholic doctrines, and the oath was changed. He was also known to say the rosary before participating in political debates. So, the rosary is very much a part of Irish history and the Irish have long held a special fondness for it. My site has a wealth of exclusively Irish rosaries. I have a large number of Celtic crosses in both gold and silver, and even a St. Patrick or Saint Bridget center to complete the rosaries you pick out. You can order green emerald Swarovsky crystal rosaries, green malachite rosaries or even green shamrock rosaries. For a truly special occasion, you can choose 14k gold rosaries with green emerald precious stones for beads. Essentially, you can design your own Irish rosaries by putting together the beads, cross and center that most appeal to you. Your Irish Catholic pride will be reflected in the rosaries you choose and they will be a treasure to be cherished for a lifetime.