Franciscan Rosary 8mm Beads

This Franciscan Rosary is a seven decade rosary which focuses on the seven joys of Mary. It’ a ancient Franciscan sacramental which has its origins in the year 1422 A.D. It originally consisted of one Our Father and 10 Hail Mary’s in honor of each of her Seven Joys ~ the Annunciation, Visitation, Nativity, Adoration of the Magi, Finding Jesus in the Temple, the Resurrection and the Assumption and Coronation of the Virgin Herself. Sturdy, corded rosary
Smooth, round, light-colored jujube wood beads
Wood cross with metal San Damiano crucifix
Double-sided, laser engraved centerpiece
21 LengthWhat is Jujube Wood?
In Christian tradition, the Jujube tree was identified as the thorn bush used to weave Christs Crown of Thorns. Based on this tradition, Christian Pilgrims to the Holy Land would take branches of this tree home as symbols of Christs sacrifice. The wood is heavy and durable and serves for artistic woodwork.