Woolen Prayer Rope – 100 Knots – Mount Athos

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Prayer Rope Woolen with 100 Knots

A “komvoskoini” (or prayer rope) is a cord, usually made of black wool or silk thread, woven into knots. It is an aid for prayer, used by monks, clergy, and laity alike in the Eastern Orthodox Christian faith.

Each part of the prayer rope has symbolic significance. It is primarily made of wool to remind the members of the Church that they are the “logical sheep” of Jesus Christ (John 10:11). The black color symbolizes the mourning of sins, as “no one is without sin” (see 1 Kings 8:46, Job 4:17, Romans 3:9-12, etc.). The cross on the 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 are good and beneficial practices. However, for those who do not have the opportunity to do so, the prayer rope can sometimes replace other methods. At each knot, the name of the Lord Jesus is invoked, reciting 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 Mount Athos prayer rope. It is made in the traditional way and blessed by the monks of Mount Athos.