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Last Updated: 9th May 2024

What are the holy mysteries?

Orthodox instructional materials may include seven sacred mysteries. They are the same seven as the Western seven Sacraments: Baptism (Chrismation), Confirmation (Confirmation), Confessions (Penance Reconciliation or Confession), Holy Communion or Eucharist), Marriage (Holy Matrimony), Ordination or Holy Orders, and Unction



So, what are the mysteries surrounding the rosary?

On Sunday and Wednesday, you will hear the Glorious mysteries, the Joyful and the Sorrowful, respectively, on Monday and Saturday, and Tuesday and Friday. The Luminous is on Thursday. In a typical session, five decades are recited.

How do you pray the mysteries? How do you pray the Rosary

  1. Begin at the Crucifix and pray the Apostles’ Creed.
  2. Say the Our Father (the Lord's Prayer) on the next large bead.
  3. Three small beads are required to pray three Hail Marys.
  4. Pray the Glory Be on the chain
  5. Then, announce the first mystery of the week or season.

What are the four mysteries of the Rosary?

While some only hear the repeated prayers of the Hail Mary, others find the Rosary a meditational prayer. It consists four mysteries: The Joyful Mysteries (the Sorrowful Mysteries), the Glorious Mysteries and, more recently, the Luminous Mysteries.

What are the five basic prayers?

The most basic forms of prayer include praise, petition, intercession, and supplication.