A Christian media company has devised a rosary bead application for the iPhone, giving tech-savvy believers a convenient way of counting off their prayers. The Prayer Beads App has been launched in time for Easter and is available for £1.79 from the Apple store.
Inspired by encouragement from Pope Benedict XVI, the digital rosary beads sit on a lush bed of velvet.
The beads have been designed by Premier Christian Media to appeal to gadget-friendly Catholics and other Christians.
The firm's marketing director Richard Smart said the app was a new way of praying.
He said: "Pope Benedict XVI is visiting the UK later in the year.
"He has been encouraging young Catholics to use social media to share the message of Christ – we want to support that.
"In a way, you could say that we made this App for The Pope."
Mr Smart added: "The Prayer Beads app is intended for anyone who meditates or prays. Using the App is a tactile experience.
"The beads can be used to count off prayers, to count devotions or even just to play with to relax. It's something to focus on and enjoy."
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