Woolen Prayer Rope – 100 Knots – Mount Athos

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Woolen Prayer Rope with 100 Knots

A Komboskini (or Komboschoini) is a rope made of typically black woolen or silk thread, knotted into sections. It serves as a prayer aid for monks, clergy, and laypeople in the Orthodox Christian faith.

Each section of the prayer rope has symbolic meaning. It is primarily made of wool to remind Church members that they are the “rational sheep” of Jesus Christ (John 10:11). The black color symbolizes the mourning of sin, as “no one is without sin” (cf. 1 Kings 8:46, Job 4:17, Romans 3:9-12, etc.). The cross is also included on the rope to bring to mind the 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 may not have this opportunity, the prayer rope can sometimes serve as an alternative. With each knot, the name of the Lord Jesus is invoked, 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 prayer rope from Mount Athos. It is made using the traditional method and is blessed by the monks of Mount Athos.