Prayer Rope – 33 Beads – Mount Athos

Description

Prayer Rope with 33 Beads in Light Blue Color and Cross with a White Bead

This prayer rope is a genuine monastic craft. It consists of 33 beads in light blue color, with a light blue braided cross at the end, decorated with a transparent bead. It is made by the monks of Mount Athos as part of their ministry, with great care and love. Prayer ropes are the most well-known monastic craft, in accordance with the tradition of Mount Athos. The monks use the proceeds from the prayer ropes and other crafts to cover their living expenses or to fund the maintenance work of their cells and monasteries.

Prayer Rope: Usage

The prayer rope usually consists of 33 or 100 beads, but it can also be made with 200 or 300 beads.

It is an essential prayer aid for monks, clergy, and laity alike. Specifically, each time a prayer (usually short) is recited, one bead is counted. This allows for monitoring the number of repetitions or the passage of time.

According to Christian tradition, prayer ropes originated with Saint Pachomius in 320 A.D. He sought a way to help monks focus during prayer, and one night, the Archangel Gabriel appeared to him in a dream and showed him how to make the tool that would serve the needs of prayer. Thus, the prayer rope was created as a gift from God to mankind.

Length: 32.5 cm

Origin: Mount Athos