Among some Protestants, this notion spawns fear of Rome. Despite conventional wisdom, the rosary isn't just for Roman Catholics. It's applicable to any Christian faith and has an extensive history in the Episcopal Church. The Roman Catholic Church in England had a tradition of using the rosary long before the break with Rome five centuries ago. Further, the 1979 version of the Book of Common Prayer restored Mary to the church calendar.
Anecdotal details confirm an Episcopal tie to the rosary.
The current Episcopal Church Annual lists several devotional organizations for the rosary. For years, rosaries in all shapes, sizes and traditions have been steady sellers at the Cathedral Shop. For many, it is a tactile instrument used to recite prayers while reflecting on specific mysteries of faith. The act can be so totally engaging that it takes people to a place where they can hear more clearly. Praying the rosary at the Congregation of St. Saviour evolved from a four-part course offered during spring 2000 by the Rev. Canon Susan Harriss, then Vicar of the Congregation.