Prayer Rope with 33 knots – Mount Athos

Description

Prayer Rope with 33 Knots in White Color and Cross with Transparent Bead

This prayer rope is an authentic monastic handcrafted item. It consists of 33 knots in white color, and at the end, it features a gray woven cross adorned with a transparent bead. It is made by the monks of Mount Athos as part of their religious work, with great care and love. Prayer ropes are one of the most well-known monastic handicrafts, in line with the tradition of Mount Athos. The monks use the proceeds from prayer ropes and other handicrafts to support their livelihood and for the maintenance of their cells and monasteries.

Prayer Rope: Usage

The prayer rope typically consists of 33 or 100 knots, though it can be larger, with 200 or 300 knots.

It serves as an essential tool for prayer for monks, clergy, and laypeople. Each time a prayer (usually short) is said, a knot is counted. This helps keep track of the number of repetitions or the passage of time during prayer.

According to Christian tradition, prayer ropes have their origins with St. Pachomius in 320 AD. St. Pachomius was seeking a way to assist the monks in focusing during prayer. The Archangel Gabriel appeared to him in a dream and showed him how to create the tool that would aid in prayer, thus making the prayer rope a gift from God to the people.

Length: 32.5 cm

Origin: Mount Athos