Westmon Works Legend of the Ladybug Rosary Set with Our Lady's Bug Card and Gift Bag

The legend of the origin of the little ladybug comes from the Middle Ages. It is one of these stories whose source or place of origin is impossible to verify, but it is so charming it begs credence. Somewhere in very early medieval Europe, swarms of destructive insects invaded the land of a region and began to destroy the crops. Fearing their needed foodstuff would be ravished and their families would not have enough to eat for the winter, the people had recourse to Our Lady, petitioning her to save them from that plague. Shortly, a huge cloud of small, black-spotted, orange-red insects descended from the heavens onto the crops of the farmers, devouring the pests. Thus the crops were saved. The grateful population gave the name “Our Lady’s Beetles” to this amiable and helpful red insect, which came to symbolize protection. A metal rosary with a ladybug themed chain. The rosary set celebrates the bug that has come to symbolize Our Lady

• Includes rosary, Legend card, and carrying/gift bag
• Rosary beads are ceramic
• The cross and centerpiece is metal
• Comes in a drawstring gift bag
• Makes a great rosary for a girls First Communion or Confirmation