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9 Rosary Devotion (Lepanto)

The devotion is saying the Rosary Nine time in three hours for your intentions

In 1571 the Christian army, after intense devotion with the Rosary, succeeded in one of the greatest naval victories in the Battle of Lepanto against the powerful Turks. The sixty-five thousand men prayed the Rosary for three hours. Finally, after these devotions, the men were given absolution (forgiveness of their sins). The Turks had nearly three times more troops. The winds were against the Christians and the conditions were poor, but after the devotions ended, the winds, at the very start of battle, aided the Christians to a colossal victory against the Turks. This was one of the greatest naval upsets in history, from this, the Turks never fully recovered and their threat in the Mediterranean Sea ended.

There are other variations on this story, but all have to do with this battle of Lepanto and saying the Rosary 9 times in 3 hours.

Some testamonials:

8^th October 2006. I was in a financial situation recently that I couldn't get out of, and I heard there was a certain devotion that you can pray 9 Rosaries in 3 hours, and thank God, my situation was resolved. Margaret

18^th October 2006. I was in a very difficult situation and the only thing I could think of was to give everything, all my worries, prayers to the Blessed Mother. One night I recited 9 Rosaries for three hours. I was heard...the next day Beloved Virgin Mary blessed my heart with joy and an answered prayer. I would like to thank Margaret for spreading this Devotion and for putting it here on the St.Joseph Prayer Site. I encourage Everyone who find themselves in difficult life situation to recite 9 Rosaries for three hours. God Bless You all praying on this site! Ania