Recite the rosary, holding a rope (6)
I believe the answer is:
tether
'a rope' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
'recite the rosary holding' is the wordplay.
'holding' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'TETHER' can be found hidden inside 'recite the rosary'.
(Other definitions for tether that I've seen before include "Restrain within limits" , "Rope restricting animal's movement" , "Rope keeping animal from straying" , "Halter" , "Restraining rope for animals" .)