Description

Monastic Prayer Rope with Integrated Cross and 50 Knots

The Prayer Rope with the integrated cross is a genuine monastic handicraft. It is handmade and created with much prayer by the nuns.
Following the centuries-old monastic tradition, the nuns craft handmade items, with prayer ropes being the most common, while simultaneously praying to God for the salvation of all people. Their handicrafts are authentic monastic creations that bring rich blessings to those who use them.

The Prayer Rope with the integrated cross is made of 50 knots. Its weaving is loose. Among the knots, there are five colored beads and eight golden ones. A distinguishing feature of this prayer rope is that its cross does not hang at the end but is contained within the woven knots.

The 50 knots symbolize Pentecost, which occurred fifty days after the Resurrection of the Lord.

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 an important aid for prayer and is used by monks, clergy, and laypeople alike.
Each part of the prayer rope has symbolic significance. The most common color for a prayer rope is black, symbolizing the mourning of Christians for their sins. The prayer rope ends in a cross, reminding those who use it of Jesus’ sacrificial death for the salvation of all.

How is the Prayer Rope Used?

The monastic Prayer Rope is an extremely useful aid during prayer and the liturgical services of the Church. At each knot, we invoke the name of the Lord, saying the short prayer, “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me.”
Holding the Prayer Rope in our hands and reciting the prayer at each knot, we dedicate ourselves to prayer. Our minds are focused during the services and directed towards the words of the prayer.