Prayer Rope – 50 Knots – Mount Athos

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Mount Athos Prayer Rope – 50 Knots

This prayer rope with 50 knots is handmade on Mount Athos, following the monastic tradition. It is made from synthetic thread and is used by Orthodox Christians as a tool for continuous prayer.

The prayer rope is not exclusive to monks. As St. Paul instructs in the Bible, “Pray without ceasing,” anyone can carry a prayer rope discreetly in their pocket or another private place, enabling them to pray at any time of the day without drawing attention.

On Mount Athos, the monastic tradition regards prayer as an essential daily exercise and communication with God. Whether in solitude or during liturgical services in the monastery’s Katholikon (main church), monks devote themselves to prayer with fervor and see miraculous results.

The making of prayer ropes is a service performed by the monks of Mount Athos, whose handcrafted religious items allow every believer to experience monastic life and deepen their connection with Orthodox Christian spirituality.

Knots: 50
Origin: Mount Athos