rosaries
Counted Catholic devotions
Rosaries are strings of beads used in Roman Catholic prayer, with each bead marking a specific prayer in a sequence.
The rosary typically consists of five decades—groups of ten beads—separated by single beads, used to count Hail Marys and Our Fathers while meditating on events in the lives of Jesus and Mary.
She held her rosaries while praying.
Extended to similar prayer beads in other traditions.
Small pierced ornaments for stringing
- Hail MaryCatholic Marian invocation
- Our FatherPrayer Jesus taught disciples
- decadesTen-year periods
- mysteriesUnexplained phenomena or events
crucifix · Mary · Virgin · pope · Vatican · mass · altar · priest
Catholic Marian invocation
- Our FatherPrayer Jesus taught disciples
- decadesTen-year periods
- mysteriesUnexplained phenomena or events
- meditationFocused attention practice
intercession · petition · recitation · novena · chaplet · litany · intentions · repetition
Slender fiber or character sequence
- countingDetermining quantity sequentially
- decadesTen-year periods
- woodenMade from timber
- glassTransparent solid from sand
gemstone · pearl · plastic · knotted · strung · threaded · mala · prayer beads
Item preserved for sentiment
- heirloomInherited family treasure
- relicPreserved ancient object
- remembranceAct of holding something in mind
- burialPlacing deceased underground
funeral · inheritance · grandmother · family · antique · blessed · sentimental · token
Prayer seeking divine favor
- consecrationDedicating to sacred purpose
- sacramentalOf sacred rites
- indulgenceYielding to desire
- pilgrimageReligious journey to shrine
procession · funeral · wake · vigil · devotion · veneration · penance · Lent
beads
Small pierced ornaments for stringing
- Hail MaryCatholic Marian invocation
- Our FatherPrayer Jesus taught disciples
- decadesTen-year periods
mysteries · crucifix · Mary · Virgin · pope · Vatican · mass · altar · priest · nun
Hail Mary
Catholic Marian invocation
- Our FatherPrayer Jesus taught disciples
- decadesTen-year periods
- mysteriesUnexplained phenomena or events
meditation · intercession · petition · recitation · novena · chaplet · litany · intentions · repetition · contemplation
string
Slender fiber or character sequence
glass · gemstone · pearl · plastic · knotted · strung · threaded · mala · prayer beads · handmade
keepsake
Item preserved for sentiment
- heirloomInherited family treasure
- relicPreserved ancient object
- remembranceAct of holding something in mind
burial · funeral · inheritance · grandmother · family · antique · blessed · sentimental · token · memorial
blessing
Prayer seeking divine favor
- consecrationDedicating to sacred purpose
- sacramentalOf sacred rites
- indulgenceYielding to desire
pilgrimage · procession · funeral · wake · vigil · devotion · veneration · penance · Lent · stations
- Vatican treasuresSistine Chapel, School of Athens, Creation of Adam, Last Judgment, Vatican Museums
- sacramentalsblessed candles, blessed salt, holy water, holy oils, scapulars
- Marian festivalspilgrims, devotees, Virgin Mary statue, basilica, promises
- CatholicismVatican, cardinals, pope, Holy Communion, popes
- Religious GoodsBible, cross necklace, prayer book, hymnal, hymnals
- Religious Itemscrosses, crucifixes, prayer books, menorahs, religious art
rosariesfashion accessories
Decorative items complementing attire
fidget toys · trinkets · baubles · knickknacks · everyday items