Bgcopper Way of St. James Santiago Black Rosary

  Richly styled rosary of St. James Larger, capped Our Father beads Features the Santiago Crucifix Camino de Santiago “Way of St. James” Traditional pearl-style glass beads This attractive St. James rosary features smooth black and pearl Czech glass beads paired beautifully with a shell centerpiece that is adorned with a black enameled cross. This 'pilgrimage' rosary honors the Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Santiago de Compostela, also known as "The Way of St. James" (Camino de Santiago). The pilgrimage to the tomb of St. James has become one of the most famous pilgrimage sites in the Christian world. St. James the Greater was one of the twelve Apostles of Jesus. After the death of Jesus, St. James went to Spain to evangelize. Upon his return to Palestine he was beheaded by King Herod. His disciples recovered his body and translated it to Galicia in a miraculous boat guided by God. This rosary design features a shell which is symbolic of the cockleshells that are worn by the pilgrims.