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    Rosaries FOR MEN

    For decades, rosaries have been part of men's clothing. In addition to their religious significance, they have become an accessory that is here to stay.

    Catholics use the rosary to count prayers. Purchased as an accessory, the rosary is a stylish y-necklace. There is a huge variety of designs, materials, sizes and colours. The range of rosary necklaces varies according to the season.

    You will also find a miraculous medallion (Catherine Labouré), crucifixes and religious pendants inspired by the Virgin of Guadalupe (Our Lade of Guadalupe).

    History of the rosary

    The first detailed descriptions of rosaries are found in Hindu statues dating back to185 BC - 320 AD. The use of the rosary is believed to have begun in prehistoric India.

    Christiansis thought to have desert origins dating back to the 200s BC. Eastern Christiansprayer ribbon was known as the chotki. In Catholicism, after the introduction of the Ave Maria prayer, the rosary was called the rosary. The name is based on the rose, considered the flower of the Virgin Mary and of perfection.

    What does the rosary symbolise?

    The rosary is an aid to meditation and prayer for Catholics. Prayer ribbons are made of wood, stones, jewels, glass, metal and even plastic. In Christianity, the rosary is made of wood, stone, stone, metal, even metal.prayer ribbons have knots and are usually made of wool. Historically, the rosary had 100 knots, but nowadays 50 and 33 knots are also used. At the end of the rosary there is often a braided cross and beads are repeated at intervals between the knots.

    Can a rosary be used if you are not a believer?

    The importance of the rosary, and of the cross in general, as a purely religious symbol has declined over time. People like to wear the cross and the rosary as jewellery without having any particular religious conviction.