Anglican prayer beads
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Anglican prayer beads, also known as a rosary, are a string of beads used to count prayers. They are a blend of Orthodox and Catholic rosaries, featuring four sections of seven beads each, with four larger "cruciform" beads separating these sections. An invitatory bead and a cross are found at the base. A prayer is first recited on the cross, then on each of the 33 beads, symbolizing the years of Jesus' earthly life. This "circle of prayers" is typically repeated three times, representing the Trinity, for a total of 100 prayers, signifying the fullness of creation.123
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