Description

POCKET VERSION OF ORIGINAL IRISH PENAL CHAPLET

BEADS: 8mm Connemara Marble (Ireland)

No Pater bead on this chaplet as this prayer is said on the crucifix itself. This allows for a shorter penal rosary (our shortest and very traditional).

MEDAL: IRISH PENAL (crucifix) – vintage, Europe/mid 20c – (2.5 in.)

CELTIC ‘RING MONEY’:  Hand cast from ancient Celtic ‘Money Rings’ or Celtic ‘Ring Money!   A natural for our Penal Chaplets when used as ‘Finger’ or ‘Thumb’ Ring”.

HISTORY OF THE PENAL CHAPLET/ROSARY: The Penal Rosary was developed from a long and sad history of the people of Ireland. But for some unknown reason, it is finding a new life all over the praying world, possibly because of world events. It is often known as ‘An Paidrin Beag’ or ‘The Little Rosary’. Its long shape traditionally was thought to come from the need to hide it under one’s sleeve as if caught praying the rosary, it could mean death but it is more likely that. because they were originally carved from wood and the arms had a tendency to break off, they were shortened. The ring, an ancient Celtic money ring, fits over the finger and be moved from one finger to the next to count the 5 decades. This would complete one set of the three mysteries of the full 15 decade rosary prayers.

ALL OUR MEDALS: All our medals are handcast from antiques and vintage pieces in sterling silver and solid bronze then antiqued to restore original patina

PRICING SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. (pricing determined by gram wt of precious metal at time of casting)

20% DISCOUNT APPLIED BELOW UNTIL GONE

BRONZE: ($168) Your special price – $134.40
STERLING ($238) Your special price – $190.40