Prayer Rope of Archangel Michael of Mantalamados – 33 Beads – Mount Athos

Description

Prayer Rope with 33 Beads featuring Archangel Michael of Mantalamados

This prayer rope is a genuine monastic craft, consisting of 33 beads. At its end, there is an image of Archangel Michael of Mantalamados. It is handmade by the monks of Mount Athos as part of their devotional work, with great care and love. Prayer ropes are the most well-known monastic craft, in keeping with the tradition of Mount Athos. The proceeds from the sale of these prayer ropes help monks cover their living needs and fund the maintenance of their cells and monasteries.

Prayer Rope: Usage

Typically, prayer ropes consist of 33 or 100 beads, but they can also be made with 200 or 300 beads.

It is an essential tool for prayer for monks, clergy, and laypeople alike. Each time a prayer is recited (usually a short one), a bead is counted. This helps in tracking the number of repetitions and passing of time during prayer.

According to Christian tradition, prayer ropes trace their origins back to Saint Pachomius in 320 A.D. He sought a way to help the monks with concentration during prayer. One night, the Archangel Gabriel visited him in a dream and showed him how to create the tool that would serve the purpose of prayer. Thus, the prayer rope was created as a gift from God to humankind.

Origin: Mount Athos