{"product_id":"theotokos-ii","title":"The Eastern Gate Rosary","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Eastern Gate Rosary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough Mary, Christ entered the world. With Mary, we contemplate His life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This gate shall be shut, it shall not be opened, and no man shall pass through it: because the Lord the God of Israel hath entered in by it, and it shall be shut.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Ezekiel 44:2, Douay-Rheims\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Eastern Gate Rosary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e honors the Blessed Virgin Mary through an ancient Christian image rooted in the vision of the prophet Ezekiel. Shown the eastern gate of the sanctuary, Ezekiel is told that it must remain shut, for the Lord Himself has entered through it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChristian tradition has recognized in this passage a beautiful foreshadowing of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMary’s perpetual virginity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: she is the Eastern Gate through whom Christ entered the world, remaining ever virgin before, during, and after His birth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrawing upon the sacred imagery of the Christian East, this rosary invites prayerful reflection on the mystery of the Incarnation and the faithful love of the Mother of God.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeathered gray wooden Hail Mary beads contrast with espresso Our Father beads, while rich purple cord lends the design a quiet, regal character. Warm metallic accents and a gold-tone Holy Face of Jesus centerpiece complement the dark, Eastern-style crucifix recalling the artistic traditions of Eastern Christianity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRooted in the Catholic devotion of the Holy Rosary, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Eastern Gate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an invitation to draw closer to Christ alongside His Blessed Mother, pondering His mysteries one prayer at a time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10mm gray-stained wooden Hail Mary beads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with an earthy, weathered appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10.5mm, approximately, espresso-stained wooden Our Father beads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e framed by antique-tone spacers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurple paracord\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e lending a rich contrast to the subdued wooden beads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEastern-style crucifix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with a dark finish and gold-tone border.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGold-tone Holy Face of Jesus centerpiece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e completing the design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull five-decade design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for praying the Holy Rosary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandcrafted by local Catholics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with care and attention to detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLifetime warranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for a lifetime of prayer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColors may vary slightly due to lighting and screen settings. Natural variations in wood grain, finish, and bead dimensions make each rosary unique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Runewood Rosary Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57839851831479,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/6438\/6487\/files\/DSC00981.jpg?v=1792771468","url":"https:\/\/www.runewoodrosary.com\/products\/theotokos-ii","provider":"Runewood Rosary Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}