Cubic Olive Wood Rosary with Handmade Crucifix

€13,90

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Fine olive wood

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Handmade craftsmanship

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Sacred essence, Dolfi workmanship

This rosary is an authentic tribute to devotion, combining the sobriety of natural materials with the precision of Dolfi craftsmanship. Made from authentic olive wood, a material revered for its strength and deep spiritual meaning, each element is selected to evoke a sense of calm and contemplation.

The beads, predominantly cubic in shape with beveled edges, are finished with a delicate satin coating that enhances their natural grain, making each piece unique. The structure is solid, joined by a robust, dark braided cord, which ensures durability and a comfortable grip during prayer.

Material contrast is provided by the metal elements in a burnished silver finish. The crucifix features a simple and elegant wooden cross, onto which the Corpus of Christ is applied, depicted with a composed expression. The central medallion and the small spacers between the decades are chased with embossed details, reflecting the meticulous care and attention to detail typical of Val Gardena craftsmanship. With an overall length of 35 cm, this rosary is a discreet and precious devotional object.

The rosary is first and foremost a spiritual "weapon," a tool for contemplative prayer that symbolizes the crown of roses offered to the Virgin Mary (hence the name, rosarium, rose garden). Olive wood, used for the beads, is not chosen by chance: it is universally recognized as a symbol of peace, prosperity, and long life, directly recalling the Garden of Gethsemane, a place of prayer and acceptance of Christ's sacrifice. The depiction of Christ on the crucifix, although stylized, maintains the composure and dignity of the Sacrifice, offering an essential focal point for meditation on the Mysteries of Faith. The squared beads symbolize the solidity of prayer and devotion.

The practice of using beads or knots to count prayers (ejaculations) has ancient roots, but the current form of the Rosary, divided into decades, became established from the 12th century onwards, mainly thanks to the Dominican Order. Legend has it that Saint Dominic himself received the rosary from the Virgin Mary as a powerful means against heresy. The Rosary, understood as a sequence of Hail Marys, Our Fathers, and Glorias, became popular in Europe and was officially promoted by Pope Pius V after the victory of the Battle of Lepanto (1571), attributed to Marian intercession obtained through the prayer of the Holy Rosary. Since then, it has remained one of the pillars of Catholic devotion, uniting vocal prayer and meditation on the salient moments in the lives of Jesus and Mary.

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Italy: 2-4 days
Europe: 3-7 days
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