A bed of roses, or place where roses grow.
A series of prayers (see Note below) arranged to be recited in order, on beads; also, a string of beads by which the prayers are counted.
A coin bearing the figure of a rose, fraudulently circulated in Ireland in the 13th century for a penny.
A prayer of meditation primarily on events in the lives of Mary and Jesus, repeating the "Our Father" and "Hail Mary." It is generally said on a physical circlet of beads.
beads used in counting prayers (especially Catholic rosary)
a circular string of beads used by Roman Catholics for counting
a specialized article used to count the times of chanting when Buddhist believers chant Buddhist scriptures
a string of beads arranged in a series of ten small beads then one large bead
a string of beads for the purpose of recording the number of prayers correctly when people repeat the same prayer
a string of beads or knots used both to activate the memory and as a device to count recitations of prayers, or repetitions of the name or attributes of the Holy One
a string of beads used in religion to count prayers
a string of beads used to keep track of the prayers recited
a system in which a set number of prayers are recited
a series of prayers; to assist the memory, the prayers are counted off on a string of beads
A series of prayers primarily to the Virgin Mary, or a string of beads invented by the Dominicans as an aid to memory in the recitation of these prayers. During the recitation the worshiper meditates on the five Joyful, the five Glorious, and the five Sorrowful Mysteries of the Virgin.
A string of beads anchored by a cross and used for prayer. An Anglican rosary has 33 beads – one for each year of Christ's life on Earth – divided into four "weeks" of seven beads. Back to ^ top
A string of beads with an established number of members used for counting prayers. 1. A Roman Catholic rosary usually has 55 or, less commonly, 165 beads, and may be used for counting the number of times the Ave Maria is to be said while meditating on events in the life of Christ. 2. Buddhist rosaries vary considerably but may also be used for counting simple devotional phrases; when 108 beads are counted they refer to the 108 human passions referred to in Buddhist teaching.
A Catholic symbol of faith. Individual flowers are secured on a pre-made rosary form. The flowers are used in place of the beads on a regular rosary. It is usually displayed inside the casket.
A form of prayer which centers on the important events in the lives of Mary and Jesus. This involves the reciting of Hail Mary's, the Lord's prayer, etc. Beads are used as a guide to prayer.
A string of beads containing five sets with ten small beads. Each set of ten is separated by another bead. It also contains a crucifix. It is used in saying special prayers, usually to Mary where the rosary is used to count the prayers.
a certain form of Catholic prayer where Hail Marys are recited in groups of ten with an Our Father in-between. Rosary beads are often used in conjunction as a counting mechanism to ensure the ritual is completed properly. [ Rosary Songs; Bequest: Hour of Grief; Decline version 3] back To the initials of the items
A necklace worn around the neck or a string of beads etc. held in the hands, used for counting prayers.
Catholic phrase referring to a string of beads that is used to count prayers as they are recited.
The Rosary (from Latin rosarium, "Rose Garden"), is a traditional popular devotion in the Roman Catholic Church. The term denotes both a set of prayer beads and a system of set prayers to be said as the beads are told. The Rosary combines vocal prayer and meditation centered around sequences of reciting the Lord's Prayer followed by ten recitations of the "Hail Mary" prayer and a single recitation of "Glory Be to the Father"; each of these sequences is known as a decade.