Vintage RARE Rosary Abalone Chip BEADS SILVER CRUCIFIX and Relic TERRA JERUSALEM

Vintage RARE Rosary Abalone Chip BEADS SILVER CRUCIFIX and Relic TERRA JERUSALEM

This item is a vintage Catholic rosary featuring a relic medal containing soil from Jerusalem, referred to by the phrase "Terra Jerusalem". The 10mm beads appear to be a type of composite with an abalone or mother-of-pearl chip design, rather than traditional wood beads often associated with these types of rosaries.

The phrase Terra Jerusalem literally translates to "Earth of Jerusalem" or "Land of Jerusalem" from Latin. Rosaries and other devotional items with this marking are typically created in the Holy Land (often Bethlehem or Jerusalem) by local Christian craftsmen and contain a small, encapsulated portion of soil from sacred sites within the region.

This practice provides a tangible connection for the owner to the places where Jesus walked and lived, and these items are often blessed in locations like the Holy Sepulchre.

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Excellent vintage condition