Overview: Beautiful ice blue and sapphire blue glass traditional rosary. Stunningly detailed vintage silver Madonna and child center piece and Pope John Paull II signature crucifix.
Details: 53 x 6 mm Smooth round Hail Mary glass beads and for the Our Father beads, 6 x vintage silver metal rose beads.
Chains and links: silver
Center-piece: 2 cm x 1.5 cm. Beautiful vintage silver detailed Madonna and Child with Sacred heart of Jesus depicted on the back.
Crucifix: 4 cm x 2.5 cm Papal crucifix.
Pope John Paul II Papal Crucifix, this was chosen by the Pope and used during his time of office. See notes below.
Rosary Length: 52 cm
Rosary weight: 58 g
Notes:
The Papal crucifix of St. John Paul II was chosen by him upon his election in 1978, this crucifix now stands as a distinct symbol in Catholic history.
The dull-toned silver cross without any ornamentation reflects Pope's humility. It was a distinct departure from the more traditionally ornate papal crosses of the past Popes. JPII’s simple crucifix choses to rather focus on the physical nature of the cross. Depicting hyper-realistic beams and the corpus of an obviously fatigued and suffering Christ. This beautiful crucifix highlights the physically demanding nature of Christ’s sacrifice for us.
Its unadorned style echoed the Pope's commitment to a Church dedicated to service and solidarity with the less fortunate communities. This crucifix was more than an accessory; it was a testament to John Paul II’s theological vision. It represented the strength and steadfastness he brought to his role as pope during a time of global change and challenges.