The Prayer Rope – 33 Knots – Mount Athos

Description

Prayer Rope with 33 Knots in Brown Color and Cross with Brown Bead

This prayer rope is an authentic monastic handcraft. It consists of 33 knots in brown color, with a brown woven cross at the end, adorned with a brown bead. It is made by the monks of Mount Athos as part of their service, with great care and love. It is characteristic that prayer ropes are the most well-known monastic craft, in accordance with the tradition of Mount Athos. The monks use the proceeds from the sale of prayer ropes and other monastic crafts to cover their living expenses or for the maintenance work of their cells and monasteries.

Prayer Rope: Usage

The prayer rope typically consists of 33 or 100 knots, although it can be even larger with 200 or 300 knots.
It is an essential prayer aid for monks, clergy, and laypeople. Specifically, each time a prayer (usually a short one) is recited, one knot is counted. This allows for monitoring the number of repetitions or the passage of time.

According to Christian tradition, prayer ropes originated with St. Pachomius in 320 AD. Specifically, St. Pachomius began seeking a way to help the monks focus during prayer. One night, the Archangel Gabriel appeared to him in a dream and showed him how to create the tool that would aid in the prayer process. Thus, the prayer rope was created as a gift from God to humanity.

Length: 32.5 cm

Origin: Mount Athos