8 Obscure Facts About The Rosary
8 Obscure Facts About The Rosary
Do you love Catholic trivia? Here are 8 interesting facts to know about the Holy Rosary!
1. Catholics have been praying the rosary as we know it today since the 13th Century, but monks and hermits as early as the 3rd century used rocks and prayer beads in a similar way.
2. Many refer to the rosary as a “bible on a string” because of how the Mysteries of the Rosary so eloquently share the Gospel.
3. Traditionally, Catholics are buried with a rosary as a sign of their devotion.
4. To make a traditional rosary, it takes about 59 beads, 3 feet of cord, 14 plastic spacers, a metal spacer, a crucifix, and a Miraculous or Saint medal.
5. The world's largest rosary is in Beirut. It measures 1965 ft long and includes 59 large concrete beads, each the size of a car!
6. Catholics may obtain a plenary indulgence once per day by the recitation of the Rosary either in a church or public oratory, a religious community or pious association, or with your family (Enchiridion of Indulgences, Per Grant #48).
7. The Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center Museum near Stevenson, Washington currently holds the record for the largest collection of rosaries with over 4,000 on display!
8. St. Thomas Aquinas gave the longest (known) homily on the rosary and it lasted FORTY days.
These are just facts about the Holy Rosary, and although they are interesting, they don’t convey the incredible power that this form of prayer can have in your life. If you’re ready to go deeper in your understanding of the mystery of the Holy Rosary, watch the newly released film Power In My Hands.
Power In My Hands is a feature-length film that shares the incredible, miraculous stories of ordinary people who began to pray the rosary. With exceptional cinematography and an original musical score, this film appeals to all ages. The film that captivated and inspired audiences in theaters across America is now available on DVD and Blu-ray. Order your copy today!
Power In My Hands is a feature-length film that shares the incredible, miraculous stories of ordinary people who began to pray the rosary. With exceptional cinematography and an original musical score, this film appeals to all ages. The film that captivated and inspired audiences in theaters across America is now available on DVD and Blu-ray. Order your copy today!
