v1.1.26 Major Update: Seven Sorrows

Prayer Beads

Target: Late Summer / Early Fall 2026

🖤 New Prayer Bead Type: Seven Sorrows

• Introduce Seven Sorrows prayer beads as a fully distinct devotional system

• Built with its own structure, rules, and customization logic

• Accessible alongside Rosary and Chotki builders

📿 Seven Sorrows Customizer

• Dedicated customization mode for Seven Sorrows beads

• Build and personalize:

  • Bead materials and colors

  • Grouping patterns specific to Seven Sorrows devotion

  • Cross and centerpiece options

• Real-time validation for correct Seven Sorrows structure

🎨 Visual & Material Focus

• Traditional aesthetics emphasized:

  • Darker, contemplative color palettes

  • Wood, stone, and muted finishes

• Designed to reflect the penitential and reflective nature of the devotion

🙏 Prayer Mode Integration

• Seven Sorrows designs usable directly in Prayer Mode

• Guided flow aligned with the Seven Sorrows devotion

• Optional on-screen prompts for each sorrow

📘 Educational Context

• In-app explanations covering:

  • The Seven Sorrows of Mary

  • How the beads are traditionally prayed

  • Differences from the Rosary

• Learn-as-you-build guidance (optional)

⚙️ Technical & UI Enhancements

• Expanded multi–prayer-bead architecture

• Unified handling of multiple devotion types

• Continued Android & iOS parity improvements

• Performance and stability optimizations