Prayer Handiwork – Wooden – Mount Athos

Description

Wooden monastic prayer handiwork with beads from Mount Athos

Prayer handicrafts have their roots in the well-known rosaries used for centuries by the monks of Mount Athos during their prayers. This one consists of 50 resin beads in black color, which are divided into dozens of 5 brown wooden beads. At its end there is a simple wooden cross and decorative fringes. It is particularly pleasant to the touch and can be a wonderful gift for our loved ones.

Prayer handicrafts are the livelihood of many monks on Mount Athos, while in other cases the proceeds from the sales of these exceptional prayer handicrafts are intended for repairs to cells on Mount Athos or for restoration work.

Wooden Prayer Handiwork: Use

Mount Athos prayer handiwork can accompany our prayers, as it helps us maintain our concentration. It can also be worn as an amulet, hung in our home, carried with us in the car or even in the bag to feel the presence of Christ in every step we take.

It is speculated that Saint Pachomius was the first to look for a way that would help his monastic companions in discipline and concentration during prayer, but also in the enumeration of wishes. According to Christian tradition, one night the Archangel Gabriel visited Saint Pachomius in his sleep and explained to him how he would make the tool that would serve the needs of prayer. Thus, it is estimated that the first prayer rosary was created and from then on all the handicrafts of a similar type that help in prayer.

The use of prayer handiwork can also help us calm down and relax from the tension of the day or even act as an aid in our effort to quit a bad habit such as smoking, as it keeps hands busy while giving strength to its owner.

Beads: 50
Length: 25 cm
Cross and fringes: 5 cm.