Woolen Prayer Rope – 100 Knots – Mount Athos

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Woolen Prayer Rope with 100 Knots

A “Komposkini” or “Komboskini” is a rope, usually made from black wool or silk thread, woven into knots. It is a prayer aid for monks, clergy, and laypeople in the Orthodox Christian tradition.

Each part of the prayer rope holds symbolic meaning. It is primarily made of wool to remind the faithful that they are the “logical sheep” of Jesus Christ (John 10:11). The black color symbolizes mourning for sins, as “there is no one without sin” (cf. 1 Kings 8:46, Job 4:17, Romans 3:9-12, and others). 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 church services is beneficial and nourishing. However, for those who do not have this opportunity, the prayer rope can sometimes replace other practices. With each knot, the name of the Lord Jesus is invoked by 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 handmade in the traditional way and blessed by the monks of Mount Athos.