Description
Preowned, Vintage Aurora Borealis Crystal Faceted Glass Rosary, 4 Basilicas, ROMA CITA ETERNA, stamped ITALY, Christianity, Catholic, Religious.
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Rosary measures approximately 20 inches long.
Rosary comes with original plastic box with image of St. Peter’s Basilica and the word “ROMA” on it.
The cross depicts the 4 major Basilicas in Rome around Jesus and is stamped Italy on the back.
Front side of Centerpiece has the Chi-Rho with Alpha (Α) and Omega (Ω) placed to the left and right of the Chi-Rho, respectively. These are the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet and symbolize that Christ is the beginning and the end.
Back side of Centerpiece has ROMA CITTA ETERNA on it which means Rome, the Eternal City.
The pater “our father” beads show Rome’s four major papal basilicas: St. Peter’s Basilica, St. John Lateran, St. Paul Outside the Walls, and Santa Maria Maggiore.
Lovely rosary for yourself or to gift to that someone special.
St. Peter’s Basilica (Basilica di San Pietro):
Located in Vatican City, it’s the most famous and a major pilgrimage site, built over the burial place of Peter the Apostle.
St. John Lateran (Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran):
The cathedral of Rome and the oldest and most important of the four major basilicas, also known as the Lateran Basilica.
St. Paul Outside the Walls (San Paolo Fuori le Mura):
Located outside the city walls, it’s another significant pilgrimage site dedicated to the Apostle Paul.
Santa Maria Maggiore:
Dedicated to the Virgin Mary, it’s one of the largest Catholic Marian churches in Rome.
