Description
The Austrian Glass Crystal Wedding Rosary is a beautiful, 103 cm long rosary made of 8 x 6 mm Austrian Glass Crystal beads. The rosary is boxed and includes a Madonna with the 12 star Halo, a Miraculous Medal, and a Crucifix. The rosary is handmade in South Africa and is a speciality rosary.
Austrian Glass Crystal Wedding Rosary / Lasso Rosary
A stunning piece of art.
103cm in length
boxed
We used 8 x 6mm Austrian Glass Crystal beads. Each bead is capped with silver plated flower caps, which in turn have tiny glass sead beads on either side. The Mystery beads are double capped and multi faceted. We used for each rosary, the Madonna with the 12 star Halo. For the joining of the Two rosaries, we used the Miraculous Medal, large center piece - 3 x 2cm. These parts are imported from Italy. The Crucifix is elegant and measures 10cm in length.
We make to order to your specific needs and requests.Our Speciality rosarys and chaplets are handmade in South Africa. We take care to ensure that these rosaries are UNIQUE in design. Therefore we only have one listed rosary under our special rosaries, and usually a limited edition of our Chaplet design. We also take pride in using good quality beads, chain, pins, center pieces and crucifix's.
How Did the Tradition Originate?
There is a lot of speculation about where this lovely tradition comes from. Some claim it dates back as far as the fourteenth century Aztec weddings.In those days, the couple would tie a corner of their long tunics together, thus tying the knot or becoming man and wife. This would explain why the lasso is more common in Hispanic weddings, though I was unable to find any official record of the traditions history.
What is a Lasso Rosary?
The lasso rosary is a long, white rosary constructed of large beads that are traditionally made from either white satin or silk. The colors are kept basic to keep them from clashing with the brides dress or the colors of the wedding. Two separate, complete rosary loops come off of the same centerpiece, so there are actually 3 total centerpieces.
The longer length is to accommodate two people as opposed to one. A beautiful crucifix hangs in the center and is placed directly between the couple to show Gods presence in the marriage.
How is It Use it?
The lasso comes into the ceremony just after the bride and groom have said their vows. The couple chooses one or two family members or friends (they can be from the bride and grooms party) to help them during the prayer portion of the ceremony.
At that point, the Catholic tradition is to kneel on small pillows placed at the altar and then bow their heads for a prayer. The attendants step forward and drape the lasso around the couples shoulders, starting with the grooms shoulder and then the brides shoulder to form a figure eight.
The figure eight is meant to be an infinity symbol (the sideways eight), representing eternity and demonstrating the couples commitment to a lifelong marriage. The figure eight is also a reminder that they will raise a family together, and their names will live on in their children and grandchildren.
Traditionally, the attendants are the godparents (a man and a woman), or a male friend and female friend, though it can really be anyone that the couple chooses.
Once the prayer is over, the lasso is left on for the remainder of the ceremony to show the bonds of marriage.
Why Do Some Catholic Couples Use the Lasso Rosary?
Couples choose to use the lasso for many reasons. Many do it to uphold an older Catholic tradition. They feel the lasso represents their faith and their commitment to God, as well as to one another.
Many families pass down the tradition to their children and grandchildren. Some do it to show a deep, spiritual commitment to one another, or a that they are re-dedicating themselves to the church as a married couple.
No matter the reason, the lasso rosary is a beautiful, ancient practice that many couples have found is a memorable way to bring prayer into the wedding. The lasso is also a lovely keepsake for the bride and groom that they can display in their house or use to pray together and remind themselves of their vows to one another.
And the Priest?
TThe priest will do one of two things during the binding of the couple. He sometimes speaks about the couple and the importance of their commitment to one another, or he
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