Antique Seven Decade Franciscan Crown Rosary - 18th Century
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Antique Seven Decade Franciscan Crown Rosary - 18th Century:
$349.99
Antique Seven Decade Franciscan Crown Rosary
A stunning Seven Decade Franciscan Crown Rosary
- 42\" Overall Length
- 4.5\" Crucifix
- Seven Decades
- Medal of Saint Francis of Assisi & Saint Anthony of Padua (on reverse)
- Very Good Condition
- Dated to Late 1700s to Early 1800s
The story of the Rosary of the Seven Joys of the Blessed Virgin dates back to the early 15th century. A pious young man named James had been accustomed to adorning a beautiful statue of Mary with a crown of flowers, which he had picked and woven himself. He later entered the Franciscan Order, but either because of a lack of time or permission, he was no longer able to continue this devotion. Distraught because of this, he decided to abandon the religious life and return to the world.
Our Lady then appeared to him and convinced him not to leave the order. She told him that he should not be downcast because he was no longer permitted to adorn her statue, for she would teach him a way to give her honor which was much more pleasing and meritorious. Instead of a crown of flowers, which quickly wither, he was to weave a crown of prayers, and these prayers could be offered at any moment. She then taught him the Rosary of the Seven Joys, adding that these prayers would not only form a more acceptable crown, but they would also yield innumerable graces for himself and others.
This simple but beautiful devotion of praying the Crown of the Seven Joys of the Blessed Virgin soon spread over the entire Franciscan Order and was officially established in 1422. (Source: The Prayerful Rosary)
Antique Seven Decade Franciscan Crown Rosary
A stunning Seven Decade Franciscan Crown Rosary
- 42\" Overall Length
- 4.5\" Crucifix
- Seven Decades
- Medal of Saint Francis of Assisi & Saint Anthony of Padua (on reverse)
- Very Good Condition
- Dated to Late 1700s to Early 1800s
The story of the Rosary of the Seven Joys of the Blessed Virgin dates back to the early 15th century. A pious young man named James had been accustomed to adorning a beautiful statue of Mary with a crown of flowers, which he had picked and woven himself. He later entered the Franciscan Order, but either because of a lack of time or permission, he was no longer able to continue this devotion. Distraught because of this, he decided to abandon the religious life and return to the world.
Our Lady then appeared to him and convinced him not to leave the order. She told him that he should not be downcast because he was no longer permitted to adorn her statue, for she would teach him a way to give her honor which was much more pleasing and meritorious. Instead of a crown of flowers, which quickly wither, he was to weave a crown of prayers, and these prayers could be offered at any moment. She then taught him the Rosary of the Seven Joys, adding that these prayers would not only form a more acceptable crown, but they would also yield innumerable graces for himself and others.
This simple but beautiful devotion of praying the Crown of the Seven Joys of the Blessed Virgin soon spread over the entire Franciscan Order and was officially established in 1422. (Source: The Prayerful Rosary)
A stunning Seven Decade Franciscan Crown Rosary
- 42\" Overall Length
- 4.5\" Crucifix
- Seven Decades
- Medal of Saint Francis of Assisi & Saint Anthony of Padua (on reverse)
- Very Good Condition
- Dated to Late 1700s to Early 1800s
The story of the Rosary of the Seven Joys of the Blessed Virgin dates back to the early 15th century. A pious young man named James had been accustomed to adorning a beautiful statue of Mary with a crown of flowers, which he had picked and woven himself. He later entered the Franciscan Order, but either because of a lack of time or permission, he was no longer able to continue this devotion. Distraught because of this, he decided to abandon the religious life and return to the world.
Our Lady then appeared to him and convinced him not to leave the order. She told him that he should not be downcast because he was no longer permitted to adorn her statue, for she would teach him a way to give her honor which was much more pleasing and meritorious. Instead of a crown of flowers, which quickly wither, he was to weave a crown of prayers, and these prayers could be offered at any moment. She then taught him the Rosary of the Seven Joys, adding that these prayers would not only form a more acceptable crown, but they would also yield innumerable graces for himself and others.
This simple but beautiful devotion of praying the Crown of the Seven Joys of the Blessed Virgin soon spread over the entire Franciscan Order and was officially established in 1422. (Source: The Prayerful Rosary)
Antique Seven Decade Franciscan Crown Rosary - 18th Century:
$349.99