Ceramic Red Prayer Rope with Double-Headed Eagle – 50 Knots – Mount Athos

Description

Monastic Prayer Rope with Double-Headed Eagle and 50 Knots
The Prayer Rope is an authentic monastic handicraft, handmade with deep prayer.

Following the centuries-old monastic tradition, monks create these handcrafted items, primarily prayer ropes, while simultaneously praying for the salvation of all people. Their work is a genuine monastic creation that carries abundant blessings to those who use it.

This Prayer Rope with an integrated cross consists of 50 knots. Its weave is loose, and what makes it unique is that the cross is not hanging at the end but is incorporated among the woven knots.

The 50 knots symbolize Pentecost, which took place fifty days after the Resurrection of Christ.

What is a Prayer Rope?
A prayer rope is a cord, usually made of black wool or silk thread, woven into knots of 33, 100, or even 300. It is a significant aid in prayer, used by monks, clergy, and laypeople alike.

Each part of the prayer rope has symbolic meaning. The most common color is black, representing Christian mourning for sins. It traditionally ends in a cross, reminding those who use it of Jesus’ crucifixion for the salvation of humanity.

How is the Prayer Rope Used?
The monastic prayer rope is an essential aid for prayer and liturgical services. With each knot, the faithful invoke the Lord’s name, reciting the short prayer: “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me.”

By holding the prayer rope and repeating the prayer at each knot, one focuses on prayer, helping to concentrate the mind during worship and devotion.

Double-Headed Eagle Dimensions: 4 x 2.5 cm.