Saint John of the Cross Rosary
Saint John of the Cross Rosary
This item is no longer for sale but is part of a gallery of handmade items we created to inspire new designs.
Saint John of the Cross Rosary INFO:
- CODE: 215R15
- LENGTH: 68 cm (26.75 in.)
- BEADS: Mahogany Obsidian gemstone (6mm & 8mm)
- NICKEL SILVER: wire-wrapped, attached with wrapped bows.
- CENTER MEDAL: St. John of the Cross, glass dome
- handmade
More Details
The rich brown and black tones of the gemstone beads amplify the center medal image of the Saint John of the Cross Rosary. It is wire-wrapped for greater prayer comfort. The loops are rounded to turn easily. The Our Father beads are a little larger to make them easier to notice during prayer. Saint John of the Cross was a Carmelite monk in the 16th Century.
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What Makes a Rosary More Comfortable for Prayer?
Our Father Beads
A rosary with Our Father beads that stand apart in some way has an advantage over other rosaries. They can make it effortless to say the correct prayers on the beads, even with eyes closed while praying.
Look for a different shape, colour, or size. Also, be sure to check for caps or wire-wrapped Our Father beads.
Sturdy Connections
Unhooked links are a common structural problem for rosaries. The weight of the beads adds stress to their links.
Properly-secured loops need to be tight at every connection. Yet, they will only stay in place if the wire is stiff and strong enough to hold its shape.
Bead Caps
Enhancing a rosary with the use of bead caps adds to its character and uniqueness. However, they can work their way loose with time unless if the wire is stiff and well-rounded.
Wire-wrapping is a way to hold them consistently and securely in place. This specialized technique adds rows of wrapped wire stacked on each side of the caps.
Wire-Wrapping
Wire-wrapping on any rosary bead secures it. The extra turns in the wire add to its strength. We often wire-wrap the Our Father beads to help them stand apart. The stacked rows of wire look different from the loops on the other beads, and there is more space around them.
Added Bead Space
Sometimes, an entire rosary is wire-wrapped. A rosary with wrapped beads is more comfortable for prayer because of the added space that results from it.
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CREDITS
The LOGO image of Our Lady of Grace is original artwork by Martin Lariviere in 2009. We have the artist’s permission (my son). It is our exclusive trademark logo image.
A beautifully photographed sky by Donald Tong inspired the website’s colour scheme. Cropped portions of it are the background for the footer Bible verse. He shared it as a free download on pexels.com.
Raphael painted The Sistine Madonna circa (1513-1514). We made circular cut-outs from the original image.
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IN REVIEW
INSPIRATION COLLECTION: This item is no longer for sale but is part of a gallery of handmade items we created to inspire new designs.
BEADS: We designed our St. John of the Cross Rosary with 6mm and 8mm Mahogany Obsidian gemstone beads.
METAL: We wire-wrapped it for lasting handmade quality.