The Irish Penal Rosary is a single-decade rosary used in Ireland in the Penal days, when it was forbidden to practice the Catholic faith in Ireland.As used in Ireland during times of religious oppression when it was necessary to say the rosary in secret. Penal crosses have shorter arms so that they were able to be hidden in the hand or up the sleeve from fear of being discovered. Single decade with finger ring attachment. Place the ring on the thumb and commence the recitation of the Rosary in the normal way. On completing the first decade move ring to first finger and so on for each decade. Made in Ireland. The reverse of the card has a complete explanation of the symbols on the penal crucifix. Actually made in Ireland! Your choice of 2 styles: (Select your choice in the drop-down menu above)
(1)Shamrock Carved Glass Beads with the Penal Crucifix.
(2)Shamrock Carved Glass Beads with the Celtic Crucifix.
