Prayer Rope with Metal Cross – 33 Knots – Mount Athos

Description

Monastic Prayer Rope with Cross and 33 Knots

The prayer rope holds great spiritual power. Saint Paisios used to say, *”It is the monk’s weapon, and its knots are bullets that reap.”* The prayer rope serves as a tool for prayer, helping not only monks and clergy but also laypeople. According to Christian tradition, prayer ropes and similar prayer crafts trace their origin to Saint Pachomius in 320 A.D. Specifically, Saint Pachomius sought a way to help monks focus during prayer and keep track of their repetitions. The Archangel Gabriel appeared to him in a dream and showed him how to craft this tool to support their spiritual needs.

What is the Prayer Rope?

This specific prayer rope is an authentic creation from Mount Athos, offered by *”Athonic Heritage.”* One of the most common monastic duties is the creation of handmade crafts. Each monk takes on a specific task that accompanies him throughout the day, becoming an integral part of monastic life. Additionally, the proceeds from selling these monastic crafts are used to support the monks’ livelihood or fund restoration work in cells and sketes.

Origin: Mount Athos

Knots: 33