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If you want to wear a Rosary, you may wear it in any way you please. It's a free country. However, be aware that a Rosary is not jewelry.
A Rosary is an aid to prayer and a powerful symbol used to recall the events in Jesus's life, Think of how people described stained-glass windows in the Middle ages, "the poor man's Bible."
Would you buy a Jewish yarmulke and ask a Rabbi if it's okay to mount a propeller on it so you can wear it to a costume party?
If you you drape a Rosary around your neck or your wrist, you are displaying ignorance of other people's religion, mocking--aping--their faith and prayers, and needlessly insulting them and their religion.
How do you wear a Rosary? I would be surprised if a Catholic would wear a rosary, unless the Catholic were completely ignorant of the basic elements of his or her religion.
But if you have the misguided idea that you are paying tribute to the Catholic religion by aping it, let me ask you a question that may shed light on your behavior. Would you go to a Jewish synagogue during services, sit down in front of the Rabbi, wearing phylacteries around your neck like a necklace, or wearing a prayer shawl as a necktie? Even if you insisted you had only the best of intentions, you would look like a fool, no one would believe you, and no one would be any the less insulted.
Wear your Rosary if you like. It's a free country, as I said.
You might consider finding a priest to ask him to bless the Rosary, which is traditionally what Catholics do before they begin using the Rosary. The blessing is a prayer that sets the Rosary apart for religious purposes, and then the priest asks God to bless the people who use the Rosary to pray, and bless the people they pray for. And then think why you're wearing the Rosary.
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Answer from a CatholicThe way to wear a rosary is to join an Religious Order, like the Dominicans, of which the rosary is part of their Habit that they wear attached to their belt. Some people find it very offensive if you are not wearing a religious habit of which the rosary on the belt is part. If you are not Catholic and you are just wearing them for decoration, then, yes, it is extremely offensive to a fervent Catholic to see the Mother of God's holy rosary treated like a fashion accessory by someone who has no more interest in praying with it and doesn't even know what it is for.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoThere are no guidelines for wearing a rosary. However, the rosary is not a piece of jewelry and not meant to be worn. It is mean to be prayed.
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Why do people say it is a sin to wear a rosary?
The rosary intended to be used during prayer and meditation and not as jewlery. Someone who wears a rosary to have it handy to use in prayer or so it wouldn't get lost is fine. When I was a child, nuns would wear a rosary around their neck - but it was there for them to use in prayer/meditation and not as a fashion statement. Some people say it's a sin to wear a rosary because misusing a prayer tool as a fashioto make a fashipn statement is disrespectful.
What cross does rod Stewart wear around his neck?
A Rosary
Is it OK for a non-Catholic to wear a Catholic symbol such as a rosary?
The rosary is meant for prayer, it isn't jewelry. You could wear a cross necklace; and it is okay to wear a cross necklace if it is blessed too. So the answer is NO. Most Catholics would be offended if you wear the Rosary, but not because you are not Catholic, but because the Rosary is NOT meant to be worn. Rosary beads are a sacred tool used for prayer and worship. They may be beautiful, but they are not to be worn as jewelry. It is acceptable to wear a rosary only if you wear it out of devotion to Christ and Mary. It just so happens to appear to be jewelry. I wear my rosary only so i can have Mary close to my heart at all times, there is no doctrine of the Catholic Church forbidding it so as long as it is out of devotion and not for the sake of vanity then it is okay Whether Catholics consider it acceptable for Catholics to wear a rosary depends on the cultural context. It would only be suitable for a non-Catholic to wear a rosary in a culture that permits Catholics to wear one, and then it would only be suitable if the non-Catholic had some sort of appropriate devotion to it. The only time I have ever seen a habit worn normally is by a religious (priest, brother, nun, or sister). In this case, the rosary hangs from their belt on the side so that it is always within reach when you wish to pray. In this day and age, I have seen a few people wearing a rosary around their neck. As noted above, the rosary is NOT jewelry, if you wish to wear a rosary around your neck, I would recommend that you wear it under your clothing as many Catholics would be offended by people wearing a rosary as a necklace.
Is it okay to wear a hat to a rosary?
Yes, it is acceptable to wear a hat to a rosary. It is a sign of respect to cover your head in many cultures and religious traditions, so wearing a hat during the rosary is not considered disrespectful.
Where do Catholics wear the rosary?
A rosary is not meant to be worn, outside of a religious habit. In other words, some religious brothers, sisters, monks, and nuns have a rosary hanging from their belt as part of their religious habit. Very occasionally, I have seen an older lady who walks to Church who does not have pockets or a handbag wear her rosary around her neck, but this is rare. Young people who have plenty of pockets and such should never have a rosary around their neck where it would show as this can be taken the wrong way by religious people who pray the rosary daily.
Sentence for sacrilegious?
My friend Elly says that it is sacrilegious to wear a rosary as a jewelry
Why does Cristiano Ronaldo wear rosary beads?
He wears them because he is a Roman Catholic.
What is a sentence with sacrilegious?
My friend Arielle says that it is sacrilegious to wear a rosary as jewelry.
Can people wear the rosary?
The Church does not forbid the wearing of the rosary. However, the rosary is not a piece of jewelry or necklace and is not meant to be worn. It is meant to be prayed. In these days, unfortunately, many Hispanic 'gang bangers' wear the rosary around their necks as a good luck charm for protection. This is a form of superstition and does no honor to God or His Blessed Mother. Wearing a rosary as a necklace could also make the wearer a target from gang members who might assume the person is a rival gang member.
Can non-Catholics wear rosary bracelets?
Many non-Catholics pray the rosary, it is a biblical based prayer, and there is no reason why not, as long as they are wearing the bracelet with devotion and knowledge.
Can believers wear the rosary without being a Catholic?
Not real sure what you are asking. How can you be a "believer" without being Catholic? A rosary is not normally worn, except by some brothers, sisters, and nuns who have the rosary hanging from their belt as part of their religious habit.
Is it okay for a catholic to wear a rosary?
Well, it is better than putting it in your pocket where it might fall out or get all dirty with all the stuff in your pocket. A lot ofpeople say you shouldn't but I feel it is a better option than storing it in your pocket, and why would they make a rosary in a necklace form if it weren't supposed to worn around the neck? Also, people wear those small ten beaded bracelet rosaries and I have never heard any criticisms against that. Personally, I think it is okay to wear a rosary as long as you don't wear it as a decoration or accessory.
