Rosaries

Catholic rosaries are prayer beads used by Catholics as a tool for meditative prayer. The rosary consists of a string of beads, a crucifix, and a centerpiece. The beads are divided into five decades, with each decade representing a set of prayers.

Traditional Catholic rosaries have 59 beads and are usually made from materials such as wood, glass, or metal. The prayers recited on the beads include the Apostles' Creed, the Our Father, the Hail Mary, the Glory Be, and various other prayers depending on the specific devotion being practiced.