Description The Irish Penal Rosary was a single decade rosary used during penal times in Ireland, when Roman Catholicism and its religious objects were forbidden, even on the pain of death. This version of the rosary is easily hidden, down the sleeve or gathered in the palm of the hand, allowing devout Catholics to pray with less fear of being detected. When praying with this rosary. move the ring from one finger to another to keep track of the mystery you are on. This style is all Irish! Black oval beads have a green shamrock imprinted, and the large 12mm Our Father is green goldstone. Related
