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Paternoster Prayer Beads: History, Meaning & Modern Medieval-Inspired Designs

Paternoster prayer beads are one of the most important devotional tools of medieval Christianity. Long before the widespread use of the rosary, medieval Christians used these beads to count prayers, meditate on Scripture, and structure daily devotion. In this guide, you’ll learn: What paternoster prayer beads are, the history of paternoster prayer beads, how medieval prayer beads were used, the difference between a paternoster and a rosary, and how modern paternoster prayer beads are inspired by this tradition READ MORE