Irish Penal Rosary - Hematite (Electroplated)

The Irish Penal Rosary is a single Decade Rosary used during penal times in Ireland when Roman Catholicism and it’s objects was forbidden. 

In use the crucifix was hidden in the sleeve or palm while the ring was placed over the thumb as the first decade of the rosary was recited. The ring is then placed over the next finger as the next decade is spoken and so on u til all five decades are completed. 

These can also be used as good luck charms in cars, or attached to hand bags or keys. 

All items are designed and hand made in Melbourne 

Hematite:

The Stone of Grounding, it is said to help in grounding and stabilizing by creating a string connection to the earth. 

It can be found globally especially Brazil, Morocco, South Africa and Switzerland 

Material: Hematite (Electroplated) &  Stainless Steel 

Bead Size: 10mm

Cross: Stainless Steel