Plymouth: Open Air Rosary

Rosary at Stella Maris, Plymouth Barbican.

On the first four Sundays in May, at 3pm, members of Plymouth's Legion of Mary will assemble in front of the Stella Maris wall mounted statue at Plymouth Barbican, in Plymouth's historic Barbican waterfront.

They will lead the public recitation of five Mysteries of the Holy Rosary. They will also be able to greet passers-by and explain how they are celebrating the month of May which for centuries in England has been dedicated to Our Lady, the Mother of Christ.

The Stella Maris statue is that of Our Lady, Star of the Sea, Patron Saint of all mariners, hence its location on the waterfront close to the original Seamen's Mission. The worn and battered statue itself was rescued from a lost cargo of marble from a ship which sank off Plymouth.

All are welcome to join this brief service whether they are members of the Legion of Mary or not - past or present. Those who cannot attend in person are encouraged to recite five Mysteries of the Holy Rosary in their own homes at the same time - if they are able - to commend all those who are suffering in mind or body, in war or poverty to the loving care of our Holy Mother, Mary.