Hi Mike,
Rosary Beads could be given at various times of special religious significance such as at First Communion or Confirmation. Other times they were purchased by the person. I have the rosary beads that belonged to both my grandmothers and feel a connection to them whenever I hold them or use them. Many times at burial rosary beads are buried with the person but usually an inexpensive set is used. I am not sure if the customs are much different in the Acores from here. Rick Richard Francis Pimentel Spring, TX From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Mike Sent: Sunday, April 20, 2014 11:05 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [AZORES-Genealogy] religious items Friday while visiting my grandmother(92 yrs) old, she wanted me to have and gave me the Rosery beads that belonged to my GGgrandmother Luisa Emilia da Silveira, born may 1861 Salao, Faial. Married Jose da Rosa Pinheiro from Cedros, Faial, they married and lived in Cedros but when she died it was in Salao and she was buried there. I don't have those details about her husband. My question is at what time would she have been given the Rosery beads? Are there any traditions? Such as passed down from generation to generation? Or were they hers and did people who died take them on there next journey? For the beads to have ended up here in the states she must have passed them down to my Ggrandfather or to her one daughter that also came to the states? My grandmother who gave them to me is Italian, but my grandfather was Portuguese of Azorean descent who had the Rosery beads until he passed. I'm curious about the histories about how, why, and who obtained the beads which I now hold in my hand. They are made out of all medal, the details are all hand made and spectacular. You can tell they are very old. Should I have them blessed now that they are in my possesion? I know that's a lot of questions but i've never been given such a gift and I want to make sure I treat them as they should. Thank you!!! Mike -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Azores. Click in the blue area on the right that says "Join this group" and it will take you to "Edit my membership." --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Azores Genealogy" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/azores. -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Azores. Click in the blue area on the right that says "Join this group" and it will take you to "Edit my membership." --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Azores Genealogy" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/azores.
