Single Rosary Decade Key Ring – Green Beads

Description

Single Rosary Decade Key Ring – Green Beads

This single decade rosary keychain features oval glass beads, a  silver tone medal Celtic cross. This is a version of the little rosary ‘An Paidrin Beag’ used in Ireland during the penal days and is a convenient size to keep your rosary close to you every day.

Hand crafted in Ireland.

Inter generational gift.

Beads are made from oval glass

Crucifix is silver tone over base metal

An Paidrín Beag Story

In the Irish language, “Paidrin” means Rosary and “Beag” means small. The ” Paidrín Beag” did not come about purely as a convenience, though it is small enough to use in your pocket or on your wrist wherever you are.

This very personal, single decade of the Rosary dates back to the Penal times when it was forbidden to practice the Catholic faith in Ireland.

This suppression only served to increase the faith of the Irish people. Priests lived in hiding and Mass was celebrated on the open hillsides. The people found more and more ways of continuing their devotions without being detected. An Paidrin Bead is one result of their determined ingenuity.