When asked what rosaries are, most people answer unambiguously, deciphering this term from the position of the direct meaning of the root. The word is formed from the name "rose", therefore, the place of the accumulation of these flowers can be considered a rosary. On the one hand, this interpretation is correct, but does not take into account the phenomenon of homonymy, which is so common in Russian. Indeed, in addition to one definition, this word has several more meanings and is used in different areas.
The phenomenon of homonymy and polysemy in Russian
Before talking about what the rose garden is, it is necessary to recall the concept of homonym. After all, the gardener, when answering this question, will tell about the flowerbed with roses, and the Catholic about the accessory distributed among believers. In this case, both will be absolutely right, because in our language there are many words that sound and spell the same, but have different meanings. This phenomenon is called homonymy. For example, the word "key" has three meanings: it is used as the name of a spring, tool and means to open the lock. Consider the options for decoding the word "rose garden" in more detail.
How many meanings of the words: "rose garden", "rose garden"?
As we have seen, the rose garden has several meanings.
- The Catholic Church uses this concept as a name for special prayer beads.
- Also, this phenomenon indicates the prayers themselves, read in a certain sequence according to special beads.
- In gardening, rosaries are called a specially organized flower garden, a nursery in which roses predominate.
- The use of this word as a name is widespread, the Rosary is a masculine name, and when changing the ending, a feminine.
At the same time, the Catholic rose garden is not only a prayer uttered and a text reading on a rosary, it is also a kind of sacrament, a rite, a set of certain actions, and meditation.
Catholic definition
What are church rose gardens? Two values are used:
- Verbal appeal to higher powers, prayer calls, recited in a certain sequence when sorting through traditional beads.
- The very Catholic rosary (beads). The rosary was used in prayers. Initially, such rosary had 150 links corresponding to the number of pronounced psalms. Subsequently, they were divided into dozens and divided by large beads. Classical rosaries are 5 sets enclosed in a ring, consisting of one large, ten small, as well as three small beads, a crucifix (cross), a medallion. There are other options that are less common. So, during the time of persecution of Catholics, in order to hide their faith, they used compact forms of rose gardens, for example, a rose ring for secret wearing. This type of accessory was a ring with ten marks and a cross, meaning the decade of the rosary. There were options that were made up of two parts - a ring and a spinning tire with marks, a cross.
Rosary Prayers
The appeal to God occurs in verbal and mental form, this is the special meaning of reading.
Psalms, prayers “Our Father”, “Ave Maria” are read as rosaries. Modern versions of Catholic rosaries were recorded only in the 13th century; they were supplemented by the Fatima prayer.
They say prayers in a certain sequence: “Our Father”, “Rejoice”, “Mary” and “Glory”, they must be accompanied by meditations on the secrets corresponding to the gospel events. The rosary captures 20 events - 5 joyful (the childhood of Jesus Christ), 5 bright (ministry of Jesus), 5 mournful (suffering and death), 5 glorious (about eternal glory). All prayers are divided into four parts, containing five topics that are worth considering.
Joyful events are pronounced on Saturdays, they include:
- Annunciation.
- Journey of the Virgin Mary to the saint.
- Christmas.
- Candlemas.
- The finding of Jesus the Child in the temple of Jerusalem.
Bright events read on Thursdays:
- Epiphany.
- Revelation of Jesus about yourself.
- The proclamation of the kingdom of God.
- Transfiguration
- The Last Supper.
Mournful secrets are read on Tuesday and Friday:
- Prayer of Jesus.
- Flagellation.
- Crowning with a crown.
- The Way of the Cross.
- Crucifixion and death.
On Wednesday and Sunday, glorious events are read:
- Sunday.
- Ascension.
- Descent
- Assumption of the Virgin.
- The crowning of the heavenly Mary.
After the sacrament is performed, the last prayer, “God, is yours, ” which completes the rose garden, is read.
Maternal Rosaries and Their Purpose
Prayer addressed to the Mother of God has the deepest meaning and power. This particular maternal rosary was obtained through revelation; it is independent of religious worldviews and doctrines. This great prayer is intended for those who know how to honor Mother Mary, who works miracles of healing and illuminates the whole world with the warmth of unconditional love.
This rosary is read in a special state of mind, you need to focus on your heart and send love to the Mother of God. Then read the appeal to her aloud, with awareness of the meaning of words, love, loyalty, devotion. The following prayers are read at this rose garden:
- Lord's Prayer
- Mother of God.
- “Hail Queen!”
Interpretation of the term by gardeners
In gardening, the names: roses, rose gardens are used together. A rosary is a flower arrangement that is located on a specially selected plot of land. It consists of roses of various varieties, which differ in terms of flowering, the shape and size of the buds.
There are several types of rose gardens.
- Regular, used since ancient times. It is installed on the front, central place, a large plot of land. Widely used are regular rose gardens in a summer cottage. The characteristic features of this type of rosary are the use of geometric shapes (square, round, rectangular flower beds), symmetrical, strict, linear plantings and specially equipped paths that allow you to see each pink bush. The regular version of arranging the flower garden is typical for places with a warmer climate, as freezing bushes spoil the symmetry, and hence the entire appearance of the flower bed.
- A landscape rose garden, where every rose bush is visible in the composition, with a touch of negligence. This type of flower garden is assembled from groups of roses, selected by flowering time, color, varieties. In the rose garden you can include a gazebo entwined with curly roses, as well as a stream, decorative sculptures, boulders, stones. Such flower beds are small in size, located away from the main entrance, forming a separate cozy corner in the garden. The main thing is to pick roses well so that they bloom for a long time.
- The mixed rose garden is successfully used in the middle lane, since the flowering time of roses in these places is short. Other plants that bloom beautifully in autumn, spring and winter will add brightness to the flower garden. However, gardeners have mixed feelings about mixing colors. There are difficulties in care and difficulties in growing roses.
