4/3/2023 0 Comments Rosary in latin![]() ![]() The word rosary itself comes from the Latin “rosarium,” meaning a garden or garland of roses. The English word “bead” comes from the Middle English word “bede,” which literally means “a prayer.” The laity would pray Our Fathers, or “Paternosters,” instead of the Psalms because few could memorize them all with a lack of printed material.Īs the tradition of the rosary developed, so did the reference of using “beads” to pray. Over time the laity began using string with knots in it, which eventually evolved into using pieces of wood. They would count out 150 pebbles from a pouch to keep track. At that time, monks and friars would recite all 150 Psalms as part of their daily prayers and devotions. The first recorded use of the English word rosary in the strict sense was over 400 years ago in 1597, but the practice of using beads for the repetition of prayer to aid contemplation goes back to the earliest days of the Church. ![]() ![]() But you probably don’t know the name “rosary” itself has a symbolic meaning. Where exactly did the rosary come from? Even today, it’s one of the most popular and recognizable Catholic prayers. ![]()
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