Woolen Prayer Rope – 50 Knots – Mount Athos

Description

Prayer Rope with 50 Beads (Woolen)

A komboskini (or komboschoini) is a cord, usually made of black wool or silk thread, woven into knots. It is a prayer aid used by monks, clergy, and laypeople in the Eastern Orthodox Christian faith.

Each part of the prayer rope has symbolic meaning. It is primarily made from wool to remind the members of the Church that they are the “rational 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 prayer 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 the 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. With each knot, the name of the Lord Jesus is invoked, reciting the brief 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.