Thin Waxed Prayer Rope with Beads – Mount Athos

Mount Athos Hand Prayer Rope – Thin Waxed Version with Beads

The Mount Athos Hand Prayer Rope is thin, discreet, and waxed for greater durability.

Prayer ropes have been woven according to a tradition that dates back centuries, and their history is deeply rooted in the monastic life. One of the earliest forms of a prayer aid involved collecting small stones or seeds and moving them from one point or container to another during the “canon” of prayer or the “canon” of small or great prostrations. There is also a story of a monk who decided to tie simple knots in a rope and use it during his daily prayer routine. However, the devil would untie the knots, thus thwarting the monk’s efforts. At that point, an angel appeared and taught the monk a special knot, as seen in today’s prayer ropes, consisting of multiple crosses. These knots, because of the presence of the crosses, could not be undone by the devil.

With the help of the prayer rope, one can say short prayers such as the tax collector’s prayer: “God, be merciful to me, a sinner,” or the prayer to the Theotokos: “Most Holy Theotokos, save us.” There are also short prayers for one’s guardian angel, specific saints, or all saints. A typical form of such a prayer is: “Holy Angel – or Holy (name) – intercede for me.” By transforming the words of these short prayers into “have mercy on us” or “intercede for us,” or by including the name(s) of people for whom we wish to pray, the prayer rope can also be used for intercessory prayers on behalf of others. The same applies to prayers for the deceased: “Grant rest, O Lord, to the soul of Your servant.”

Key Features:

• Thin and waxed for enhanced durability
• Handcrafted with traditional methods
• Beads or crosses for easy counting of prayers
• Ideal for personal prayer, intercession, and prayers for the deceased
• Origin: Mount Athos

This prayer rope helps maintain focus during prayer, making it a powerful tool for daily spiritual practice.