Woolen Prayer Rope – 100 Knots – Mount Athos

Description

Woolen Prayer Rope with 100 Knots
A prayer rope (or “komboskini”) is a cord, usually made of black wool or silk thread, woven into knots. It is a prayer aid used by monks, clergy, and laity of the Orthodox Christian faith.

Each part of the prayer rope has symbolic meaning. 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 for sins, as “no one is without sin” (cf. 1 Kings 8:46, Job 4:17, Romans 3:9-12, etc.). The rope also bears a cross, reminding us “that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8).

Reading spiritual books and attending church services are beneficial and spiritually enriching. However, for those who may not have the opportunity to do so, the prayer rope can sometimes replace these practices. With each knot, the user recites the short prayer: “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me” or simply “Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me”.

This is an authentic black woolen prayer rope from Mount Athos, traditionally made and blessed by the monks of the Holy Mountain.