Description

Prayer Rope with 100 Knots – Woolen

A prayer rope, or “komboskini,” is a cord, usually made of black wool or silk thread, woven into knots. It serves as a tool for prayer, used by monks, clergy, and laypeople in the Orthodox Christian faith.

Each section of the prayer rope has symbolic significance. It is traditionally made from wool to remind the faithful that they are the “logical sheep” of Jesus Christ (John 10:11). The black color symbolizes the mourning for sins, as “no one is without sin” (cf. 1 Kings 8:46, Job 4:17, Romans 3:9-12, etc.). The cross on the prayer rope serves as a reminder that “while we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8).

Reading spiritual books and attending church services is good and beneficial. However, for those who are unable to do so, the prayer rope can sometimes substitute these other practices. With each knot, you invoke the name of the Lord Jesus, saying the short prayer: “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me,” or simply “Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me.”

The authentic black woolen Athonite prayer rope. It is made in the traditional way and blessed by the monks of Mount Athos.