Prayer Rope with 50 Beads – Mount Athos

Description

Prayer Rope with 50 Beads in Blue Color

This prayer rope is an authentic monastic craft, consisting of 50 knots. At the end of the rope, there is a cross, decorated with a transparent bead. It is handcrafted by the monks of Mount Athos as part of their monastic duties, with great care and love. Prayer ropes are the most well-known monastic craft, following the long tradition of Mount Athos. The monks use the proceeds from these prayer ropes and crafts to support their livelihood and the maintenance of their cells and sketes.

Prayer Rope: Usage

A prayer rope typically consists of 33 or 100 knots, but can be larger with 200 or 300 knots.
It is an essential tool for prayer for monks, clergy, and laypeople alike. Each time a prayer (usually brief) is said, one knot is counted. This allows the user to track the number of repetitions or the passage of time.

According to Christian tradition, prayer ropes originated with Saint Pachomius in 320 AD. Specifically, Saint Pachomius sought a way to help monks concentrate during prayer. One night, the Archangel Gabriel visited him in a dream and showed him how to create a tool to aid in prayer. Thus, the prayer rope was created as a gift from God to humanity.

Length: 28 cm

Origin: Mount Athos