Product Description
POPE LEO XIV ROSARY BY GHIRELLI®
New from premier Italian rosary maker Ghirelli® is a masterpiece of faith and artistry, created to honor the Holy Father Pope Leo XIV.
Every detail of this Rosary carries deep spiritual meaning and unique symbolism; from the Crucifix depicting Christ with angels and St. Peter’s Basilica, to the centerpiece with the finely detailed portrait of the Pope and the Virgin Mary with the Gospel promise. The white glass beads symbolize the color of the Roman Pontiff and the yellow mother-of-pearl effect beads recall the colors of Vatican City, the very heart of Christianity.
This Rosary is a tangible sign of communion with the Church, its tradition, and the living Faith that transcends time.
CRUCIFIX
The Crucifix is richly decorated and presents a deeply spiritual and evocative image. Our beloved Church – One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic – is represented by Bernini’s colonnade, which in a magnificent perspective converges toward St. Peter’s Basilica. Symbolically, it is upheld by the pierced hands of Christ, while the angels at His feet adore Him. This artistic depiction proclaims that, despite the trials and persecutions the Church has endured throughout history, it always stands firmly upon Christ, who sustains and guides it through the centuries by means of His Vicar, the Pope. The border of the crucifix is adorned with an elegant Baroque style scrolling, expressing beauty and sacredness.
On the reverse is engraved the powerful verse of the Gospel in Latin:
“Tu es Petrus, et super hanc petram aedificabo Ecclesiam meam” (Mt 16:18–19), with which Jesus entrusts His Church to Peter. (“You are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My Church”)
CENTERPIECE
The front of the Centerpiece presents an incredible, finely detailed miniature portrait of Pope Leo XIV. Every element – from the papal vestments to the pectoral cross – is meticulously engraved, giving a lifelike impression that emphasizes the solemnity and strength of his figure. The inscription “Leo PP. XIV” clearly identifies the Pontiff.
The reverse side depicts the Virgin Mary, majestic and welcoming, with her arms open, as a sign of her maternal protection over the Basilica of St. Peter with its embracing colonnade, symbolic of the universal Church. Repeated at the base is the Gospel inscription: “Tu es Petrus, et super hanc petram aedificabo Ecclesiam meam”. Through this image Ghirelli wished to express the profound message that the Pontificate of Pope Leo XIV is entrusted to the protection of Mary, Mother of the Church, who watches over the journey of faith and the ministry of Peter’s Successor.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES- The beads are white and yellow 5mm x 7mm oval glass.
- The finish is Antique Silver.
- The signature Ghirelli® Branding Bar shows authenticity, quality and assurance that it was made in Italy.
- Measures approximately 22½” overall.
- Comes boxed in a white rigid box, made in Italy with an original design by Ghirelli®. Elegant and minimalist, it is embellished with the inscription “Leo PP. XIV” and the evangelical motto “Tu es Petrus”.